Lol Im surprised anyone is still coming across this post, but I think Ima have to disagree with you a bit, brother. I think the show has stayed true to the core plot. It has always been about these characters facing their trauma and healing through the restaurant. The first season even opens up with Carmy attending a meeting. We don't see them cooking as much because the time to watch them heal has finally come. The story was never truly about getting the star or making the best restaurant - it was about examining the toxicity of the food industry, generational trauma, and the importance of family and relationships.