The Bear has definitely become a cultural symbol when it first came out. This FX show has always had me on the edge of my seat with its intense kitchen drama and emotionally felt character arcs. Season 4, which started on June 25, 2025, kept this tradition going by pushing Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) to their utmost. But the season finale dropped a bombshell that makes a fifth season not just possible, but necessary.
Some people have said that seasons 3 and 4 weren't as well-liked as the first two, but The Bear is still a huge popularity, with a 92% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes for the whole series. It has a strong emotional impact and a great array of actors. FX and Hulu have not officially said that season 5 will be renewed as of June 27, 2025. But sources say that the main cast is contractually obligated to do a fifth season if creator Christopher Storer decides to go ahead with it. I hope this means we haven't seen the last of these crazy, lovable cooks.
Carmy's choice in Season 4 opens up a huge chance for Season 5.His leaving the kitchen opens up new story ideas.
"Goodbye," the last episode of Season 4, left me speechless. Carmy decides to leave the restaurant business, giving his half of The Bear to Uncle Jimmy, Sydney, Natalie, and Richie. This changes his life forever. This is a huge change. Carmy says, "I don't know if I love it anymore," when he talks about cooking, and "I don't know what I'm like" when he's not in the kitchen. This statement is a turning point that sets the stage for an exciting new path.
I thought right away about what that meant. How will The Bear work without its talented but troubled leader in charge? Carmy says he will help the business get out of its money problems before he leaves. This means that we will probably only see him for a short time, but he will still be connected to the restaurant's future. This choice, while unexpected, seems like a natural, if painful, step for a character who has always been defined by his worries and his need to be flawless. It's a chance for the program to look into Carmy's life outside of the kitchen, which is something I've been wanting him to do.
The fourth season of The Bear reunites the stressed kitchen crew, highlighting Carmy's ongoing hardships and the restaurant's quest for existence in the face of new hurdles.
The main characters in the show need more closure.
It's important to pay attention to Richie, Sydney, and Sugar's new roles.
As Carmy steps back, Sydney, Richie, and Natalie (Abby Elliott) get more attention. Sydney is now a co-owner and head chef, and she has her own problems to deal with. Her leadership will be tested like never before. Richie's path of growth has been one of the most fulfilling arcs in the series, and his new job as owner will push him even more. As the project manager, Sugar has always been the one to keep things on track, and her new responsibilities are a good thing. These individuals have changed a lot and deserve a whole season to figure out how to deal with their new duties and relationships.
There are still other loose ends that need to be tied up besides the main three. Ebraheim's mini-franchise idea with his new business mentor and Mr. Clark's possible game-changing news are two threads that suggest that things are still happening. Even if Carmy doesn't work in the kitchen as much, these things illustrate that The Bear's world is still full with stories. It's clear that the program has set things up so that these characters can move the story ahead, which keeps the series interesting.
The highly awaited fourth season of The Bear is almost here, reuniting Carmy, Sydney, and Richie for another dramatic journey through the worlds of exquisite dining and chaotic family life.
Will Carmy ever find peace after years of fighting?
The show could end in a different way for its main character.
For four seasons, we've seen Carmy deal with his past, his trauma, and his never-ending drive. Maybe the best thing he has ever done for his health is to leave the kitchen and look for a place to become a "whole person." It's hard to believe he would just leave, especially after he promised to aid the restaurant with money. In a fifth season, Carmy might finally face his issues head-on, maybe even going to therapy, which he really needs.
The thought that Carmy would never really find peace breaks my heart. The show has always been honest about how hard his job is on him. The Bear should look into what a healthier, more balanced existence looks like for him. If he doesn't, he'll miss out. Will he ultimately get over the drama with his dad? Will he get back together with Claire (Molly Gordon)? These personal stories are just as interesting as the culinary turmoil, and Carmy deserves a chance at a different type of happy ending after everything he's been through.
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Christopher Storer Is In Charge Of The Bear's Future
The Creator's Vision Will Decide Whether There Will Be a Fifth Season
FX Chairman John Landgraf says that creator Christopher Storer will decide whether or not there will be a fifth season. He says that this is a "creative decision" based on how much more story he has to tell. I like this way of thinking, which puts quality ahead of just making a successful series longer. Storer is said to have a "clear direction in mind" for a possible Season 5, even if there are no scripts produced for it yet.
Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who are all in the core cast, are all busy with other projects. White will play Bruce Springsteen in a biopic, Edebiri has parts in several movies, and Moss-Bachrach is currently in the Marvel universe. This tight schedule might definitely affect the filming. But their contract for a fifth season strongly suggests that the actors are also ready if Storer is. I can feel the excitement, and I'm excited to see if Storer will take us back to the kitchen for one more course.
The Bear has always been able to tell a story that is interesting and makes you feel something. The end of Season 4 leaves too many things unsolved and too many character arcs ready to grow for it to be the end. I think that the story of Carmy's journey and the future of The Bear restaurant under Sydney and Richie's leadership still need to be told. After such a strong build, it would be a shame to leave these characters hanging.
You can watch all the seasons of The Bear on Hulu.