Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX.
‘The Bear’ Season 4 receives 7.5 out of 10 stars.
Launched through FX on Hulu with its total 10-episode fourth season on June twenty fifth, ‘The Bear’ returns us to the world of Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his makes an attempt to mix tremendous eating with the chaotic world of his prolonged Chicago household.
Created by Christopher Storer, the forged additionally contains Ayo Edebiri (‘Bottoms’), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (‘Girls’), Lionel Boyce (‘Shell’), Liza Colón-Zayas (‘Collateral Beauty’), Abby Elliott (‘No Strings Attached’) and Matty Matheson (‘Workin’ Moms’).
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Preliminary Ideas
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX.
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It’s no secret that after a sleeper hit first season, a critically acclaimed, award-winning and much-watched second, culinary drama ‘The Bear’ went off the boil considerably in its third. The substances had been the identical –– nice performances, visually trendy and one of many higher collections of needle drops on TV –– however one way or the other the script and the tempo let it down.
The massive query going ahead is whether or not Season 4 sees the mix again in stability.
Script and Course
Abby Elliott as Natalie ‘Sugar’ Berzatto in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX.
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Early reviews had the fourth season shot again to again with the third, however apart from a few small parts, this was not the case. However the overarching feeling, even in a meta sense, is of the collection virtually apologizing for previous stumbles.
That’s maybe not all that stunning in a present the place the principle characters are all a piece in progress by way of their very own careers and therapeutic journeys, coping with a soup of previous trauma, vanity points and different psychological issues. The character of Carmy specifically realizes the harm he has inflicted on these round him and (principally) goals to make good.
In contrast to the final season, that is dealt with in compelling trend by the narrative, which finds a greater mixture of the tone of the present and transferring its story alone.
(L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich, Will Poulter as Luca in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX. © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.
There are nonetheless lingering issues with tempo in some scenes, it’s as if everybody determined that sure moments didn’t must be edited and will as an alternative play out method past their helpful time scale. And whereas the present’s lengthy sequences of meals preparation largely stay compelling, some nonetheless come throughout as filler.
‘The Bear’s visible type stays wonderful, making good use of Chicago places and conserving us near the characters when the emotional flames are excessive.
Even the humor stage is raised this yr –– even when the collection actually shouldn’t be competing within the comedy classes.
Forged and Performances
Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX.
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He stays the principle character and focus of the present, however Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy remains to be dialed down a bit of bit this yr. The actor’s mournful face and low-key efficiency work for the position, and he performs properly in opposition to virtually anybody, explicit Edebiri and Moss-Bachrach.
As Syd, Ayo Edebiri continues to rank among the many collection most useful performers, and co-wrote her personal showcase episode this yr, which noticed her taking a day away from the restaurant to ponder a tempting job alternative elsewhere whereas she’s getting her hair accomplished by a cousin (there are such a lot of cousins on this present, it’s virtually exhausting to maintain observe). She’s sometimes nice because the genius prepare dinner with the almighty disaster of confidence.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is likewise a star of the present, an actor who has proved he can steal scenes regardless of the style or materials. Richie is a very juicy half, a screw-up who’s dedicated to turning his life round and has discovered his calling working the eating expertise at in-show restaurant The Bear. His turbulent private life –– his ex-wife is getting re-married and he wonders about his connection to his younger daughter –– can be gas for very good performances.
Liza Colón-Zayas’ Tina isn’t within the highlight fairly as a lot final season (when she acquired her personal showcase episode), however she’s nonetheless a welcome presence, battling the timing on a brand new pasta dish. She’s additionally a welcome sprinkling of spice in different scenes, corresponding to when she’s encouraging Carmy on his personal journey.
(L to R) Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX. © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.
Round the principle forged is a wide range of wonderful supporting performers, ‘The Bear’ at all times working finest as a stew of individuals and personalities somewhat than simply Carmy’s obsessions. Episode 7, ‘Bears’ is the true spotlight of the season, an hourlong entry set on the wedding ceremony of Richie’s ex-wife Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs) to Frank (Josh Hartnett).
It options the return of top-caliber recurring performers corresponding to Jamie Lee Curtis (as Carmy and Natalie’s troubled mom Donna), Bob Odenkirk as “Uncle” Lee Lane (Donna’s occasional boyfriend), and the welcome addition of –– spoiler alert in case you don’t need to learn about new visitor stars –– Brie Larson, who suits completely as one of many sprawling Fak household.
There’s additionally the welcome return of Will Poulter as Chef Luca, bringing a humble, humorous power to the kitchen.
Ultimate Ideas
(L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich, Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX. © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.
It may not be simmering again on the stage of the primary or second seasons, however ‘The Bear’ has actually discovered a greater combine for its varied parts for a extra satisfying ultimate dish this time.
Whereas the finale leaves some plot threads dangling, if the forged’s more and more busy schedule makes future seasons difficult, this could work to place a lid on the present.
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What’s the plot of ‘The Bear’ Season 4?
Season 4 of ‘The Bear’ sees Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) grappling with the restaurant’s success and his personal future, resulting in a dramatic shift in his position and the restaurant’s management construction.
The season explores themes of household, trauma, and the relentless pursuit of perfection throughout the high-pressure surroundings of a fine-dining restaurant. Sydney faces her personal profession crossroads, whereas Richie continues his journey of self-discovery and management.
Who stars in ‘The Bear’ Season 4?
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto
- Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich
- Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Marrero
- Abby Elliott as Natalie ‘Sugar’ Berzatto
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
(L to R) Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina, Sarah Ramos as Jessica, Corey Hendrix as Sweeps, Andrew Lopez as Garrett, Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in ‘The Bear’ Season 4. Photograph: FX. © 2025 FX Networks. All Rights Reserved.