Some shows have a meteoric rise right from the jump, and then there are incredibly written and beautifully acted series like The Bear.
The show has become a sleeper hit, surprising audiences with its genius storytelling.
Now, The Bear is a certified hit that almost everyone has seen.
After amassing over a hundred award nominations and securing over forty wins, including three Golden Globes, the series has been shattering awards records.
In its first season, The Bear won ten Emmys, surpassing 30 Rock, the previous record holder.
So, it should come as no surprise that fans of the critically acclaimed show are ready for even more, just a couple of months after the previous season’s premiere.
Now, grab your apron because we’re about to start service on everything we know so far about The Bear Season 4!
Has The Bear Been Renewed for Season 4?
That would be a resounding “Yes, chef!”
Not only was The Bear renewed for another season right after the premiere of Season 2, but it was also filmed back-to-back with it.
It’s not all that shocking, considering the massive hit the show has become, with its list of famous and familiar-faced guest stars that only seems to be growing.
What Is The Bear About?
A young, talented chef named Carmen “Carmy” Anthony Berzatto inherits his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop after the suicide of his older brother, Michael.
He comes home to Chicago to run it, leaving behind his world of working in Michelin-starred restaurants.
He is left to deal with his brother’s unresolved debts, a rundown kitchen, and an unruly staff while dealing with his own pain and family trauma.
After the events of The Bear Season 3, there’s a lot still up in the air for the overworked and overstressed staff of the sandwich shop turned fine-dining eatery on this fantastic FX series.
Sydney has a big decision to make, possibly the biggest of her life, because staying at The Bear or taking the chef de cuisine at another restaurant will define her future.
Then there’s the Chicago Tribune review, a pivotal plot point that will direct the main story in the upcoming season.
As always, Carmy’s mental health and personal growth seem to be an endless well of internal struggle that just about any audience member can relate to.
How Many Episodes Will The Bear Season 4 Have?
The Bear will be returning with a full ten episodes as per usual.
And yes, with them all dropping at once, it’ll be prime bingeing for all the diehard fans.
Who Is In The Bear Season 4?
Like many ensemble shows with a lead, fans of the series have formed a familial-like bond with the characters, and it just wouldn’t be The Bear without the same kitchen staff.
Jeremy Allen White (Shameless) as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto
Ayo Edebiri (Black Mirror) as Sydney Adamu
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Andor) as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich
Abby Elliott (Search Party) as Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto
Lionel Boyce (Curb Your Enthusiasm) as Marcus Brooks
Liza Colon-Zayas (Law & Order) as Tina Marrero
Matty Matheson (It’s Suppertime!) as Neil Fak
Jon Bernthal (The Punisher) as Mikey Berzatto
Then there is the ever-growing list of guest stars that continue to enter the series in droves, with any of them likely to make another exciting appearance.
John Cena (Peacemaker) as Sammy Fak
Josh Hartnett (Penny Dreadful) as Frank
Gillian Jacobs (Community) as Tiffany
Joel McHale (Stargirl) as David Fields
Jamie Lee Curtis (Scream Queens) as Donna Berzatto
Will Poulter (Dopesick) as Luca
Olivia Coleman (Secret Invasion) as Andrea Terry
Is There a Trailer for The Bear Season 4?
There’s no official trailer just yet.
Yes, we have a trailer for you!
There has been some speculation that the fourth season could be The Bear’s last, and the trailer definitely suggests that we’re at the end.
The restaurant isn’t doing well, and Uncle Jimmy has placed a ticking clock on how long the restaurant can go on before he ceases operations. To say the pressure is on is an understatement.
Carmy is still spiraling, but everyone is there to call him on it and hold him accountable. He may finally get to the root of his issues, too: Donna.
It seems that The Bear’s future as a restaurant ties in with that of the series, too. The trailer features a few characters, like Uncle Jimmy, possibly alluding to an end, which feels like a metaphor for the show itself.
But it’s also about Found family, which the trailer teases in abundance with Syd and Richie’s newfound closeness, Carmy and Tina, and more.
But we’ll let you be the judge of that. Check it out.
Where Can I Watch The Bear Season 4?
Fans of The Bear can catch Season 4 on Hulu, where the streamer will drop all episodes simultaneously.
Audiences can catch up with the kitchen staff with all three seasons streaming on the app.
When Is The Premiere Date For The Bear Season 4?
As we’ve previously shared, sharpen your knives, folks. The Bear is returning June 25 at 8/7c on Hulu.
It coincides with the previous season’s debut in June. Fortunately, despite the esteemed cast’s stacked schedules, they’ve kept up with the show premiering roughly a year apart.
You can read more about FX executive John Landgraf’s thoughts on how the premiere dates fall in line based on what he told Variety.
“We couldn’t bring it back sooner because of all the film projects the actors are on. We started a show with a team of great actors.
“Now we have a show with a team of movie stars. They do have to go back for a chunk of production. And we actually haven’t seen all the scripts yet.
“We’ve seen most of them, but not all of them.
“I would say one of the things I just really like about The Bear, which is something I used to like about television, is the sense that things came back every year,” Landgraf continued.
“When you loved something, when you had an experience with it, it was a part of the year that you looked forward to.
“Now, not only do you often only get a very short period of time with a show, because it’s not a network show with 22 episodes that airs over 30 weeks, but very few shows come back annually.
“So, I’m actually incredibly proud and grateful to the team at The Bear that have dedicated themselves — despite all the other hoopla they’ve been dealing with — to bring this thing back annually. I can’t say for sure, but my guess is it’ll come back the same time next year.”
Are You Ready for The Bear’s Return?
And The Bear is a show we hope we get to enjoy for many more years.
What decision do you think Sydney is going to make?
What other Hulu shows will you be adding to your watch list?
Drop a comment below to let us know, and join us again when we tell you everything we know so far about your favorite new and returning shows!
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