Ep 1. Bearz II Men
- TVY7
- January 5, 2018
- 11 min
In the season 5 premiere of We Bare Bears titled "Bearz II Men," the lovable trio of bear brothers -- Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear -- explore the cutthroat world of boy band fame. As the episode opens, the bears are strolling through the streets of San Francisco when they stumble upon a talent show. Intrigued, the brothers decide to give it a shot.
But instead of their usual musical stylings -- such as Panda's love ballads and Ice Bear's beatboxing -- the bears are inspired by a boy band they see on TV and decide to form their own. They dub themselves the "Bearz II Men" and start honing their skills, practicing synchronized dance moves, harmonizing vocals and choosing outfits.
As the brothers start to gain popularity, they quickly find out that the boy band life isn't all it's cracked up to be. They're thrust into a world of screaming fans, jealous competitors and ruthless managers who are only interested in making a profit. Grizzly, who is the de facto leader of the group, begins to feel the pressure of managing their skyrocketing career.
Meanwhile, Panda struggles with his feelings for a female panda who is also trying to make it in the music industry. The two connect over their shared love of music, but Panda worries that his new romance will come between him and his brothers.
Ice Bear, true to form, is the quiet, stoic member of the group. But he eventually reveals a hidden talent that saves the Bearz II Men from total disaster.
Throughout the episode, the brothers must navigate the perilous waters of fame and fortune, all while trying to figure out who they really are and what they want out of life. As the episode draws to a close, the Bearz II Men must make a big decision that will determine the course of their future.
Overall, "Bearz II Men" is a fun, lighthearted episode that showcases the unique personalities of each of the bear brothers. Fans of We Bare Bears will love seeing their favorite characters take on the world of boy band fame, and the episode is sure to leave viewers tapping their toes and humming along to the catchy tunes of the Bearz II Men.
