---
title: "Where the Bears Are"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-bears-are-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 69308
imdb_id: "tt2298250"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 137
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Where the Bears Are (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-bears-are-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Where the Bears Are is a television series first released in 2012. Catalogued under Comedy, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by YouTube. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 7 seasons and 137 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three gay roommates living in Los Angeles investigate a murder that occurs in their own home."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery plot
- humorous roommate dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- low budget production values
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains adult themes and comedy suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, mystery, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
Where the Bears Are is a comedy mystery web-series. The series follows the lives of three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles. The roommates attempt to solve a murder that occurred in their home. The series is classified as a comedy and mystery.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 105
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 88 (84%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 7 (7%)
- **Binge Efficiency**: Skipping filler saves **5.3 hours** (315 minutes).

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ben Zook, Joe Dietl, Rick Copp
- **Networks / Studios**: YouTube

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rick Copp** as *Reggie Hatch*
- **Ben Zook** as *Nelson Dorkoff*
- **Joe Dietl** as *Wood Burns*
- **Ian Parks** as *Todd Stevens*
- **Chad Sanders** as *Detective Winters*
- **George Unda** as *Detective Martinez*
- **Scott Beauchemin** as *Cyril Bowers*
- **George Sebastian** as *George Ridgemont*
- **Ronnie Kerr** as *Chase Hansen*
- **Mark Rowe** as *Jeremy Richards*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows three gay roommates in Los Angeles who attempt to solve a murder mystery.

### Q: When was the show released?
The series premiered in 2012.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a comedy mystery web series.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
The series is set in Los Angeles.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The show centers on three gay bear roommates.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Where the Bears Are — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/69308)
- [Bear - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*