‘The Bear’ Says Goodbye to Rob Reiner With ‘The Princess Bride’
The Bear is ending its reign as one of TV’s most beloved underdog shows. The series has come to an end, and the team behind the show, all about life inside a gritty eatery, opted to pay tribute to the late Rob Reiner in that finale. The moment is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, as the series quotes one of Reiner’s most beloved movies.
‘The Bear’ Says Goodbye to Rob Reiner With a Quiet Nod to ‘The Princess Bride’
In its series finale, The Bear found a tender way to honor the late Rob Reiner, expertly weaving a tribute to the director into the series’ final moments. In the touching scene, Ebra, played by Edwin Lee Gibson, gets a call from Albert, the character Reiner portrayed, about franchising the business. While Albert’s part of the conversation is not heard, Ebra finalizes plans on the phone by saying, “As you wish.”
The line is instantly recognizable from Reiner’s beloved film The Princess Bride. The three-word tribute is especially moving for fans who know “as you wish” was used as a code for “I love you” in the movie. The chosen line points to the cast and crew’s unwavering devotion and love for Reiner.
The tribute carries added weight given the way in which Reiner’s life was cut short. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood home in December 2025, and their deaths were ruled homicides. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the killings. He is being held in a Los Angeles jail as he awaits trial.
The tribute hits the right note
Paying tribute to Rob Reiner in any capacity would have moved audiences, but choosing a line from The Princess Bride feels especially touching. That’s likely because the film remains so deeply beloved. Nearly four decades after its release, its charm endures and continues to win new fans. The fairytale quality of the film, combined with its adventure and romance, allows it to occupy a special place in the hearts of many. Reiner himself had previously discussed the movie’s enduring popularity.
Like many films now regarded as classics, it didn’t actually do all that well upon release. Critics didn’t all rave at first, and the movie had a modest box office showing. Its legacy was established and grew at home, during family movie nights and sleepovers. Rob Reiner’s legacy grew in Hollywood much the same way, and as both The Princess Bride and The Bear would say, “As you wish.”
