The Bear is back for Season 4, delivering a focused and emotionally resonant episode run that recenters the show on what it does best: character-driven storytelling with equal parts chaos, culinary craft, and personal growth. There's no filler here, just rich, layered drama and a sense that every scene is working towards something more profound. Here are my thoughts.
This season leans hard into the themes of resilience: financially sustaining the business, confronting buried trauma, finding peace amid pressures, and loving your community. It's a season that gives us much to chew on and tastes just right.
Jeremy Allen White delivers a powerhouse performance as Carmy, whose emotional arc this season is rooted in his realization of his negativity, his reconciliation with those around him, like Claire and his mother, and even his decision at the end of the season (for which if you have seen the season finale, you know what I'm talking about).
Ayo Edebiri shines as Sydney, a character finally inching towards her dreams but uncertain whether she truly wants them. Her potential partnership with Shapiro introduces doubt about her future at The Bear.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach delivers a season highlight as Richie in the heartfelt episode "Bears. " Filled with genuine emotional growth, helping Frank and Eva with the daughter-stepfather dance truly showcases some of the best character development in the series. Gillian Jacobs also gave a stunning performance in the episode, making me grab the tissues by the end.
Meanwhile, Lionel Boyce's Marcus is on a journey to find his purpose, experiencing quiet victories like dealing with selling his mother's home and reconnecting with his dad. His success culminates with a well-deserved career boost, bringing joy to everyone at The Bear and making us root for him, too.
Spoiler Alert: The ending is powerful and emotional. Throughout a season about growth, grief, and letting go, Carmy's decision to pass The Bear to Sydney, Richie, and Natalie is more than stepping away from the restaurant. It shows faith in those he's mentored. This moment highlights their growth, blending bittersweet feelings with correctness. The Bear has portrayed the raw chaos and beauty of rebuilding, and the finale shows that stepping back can help us move forward. Does this make it a series finale, or will the show continue?
With familiar guest stars and fresh new faces used thoughtfully (never overdone), The Bear continues to be a character-driven masterpiece, gracefully blending sharp direction with emotionally honest storytelling. Season 4 doesn't try to tie everything up perfectly, and that's okay. Like a well-balanced dish, it invites you to savor what's left unsaid and appreciate what's there. Overall, I give the season a warm 4.5 out of 5.
Have you seen Season 4 of The Bear? What did you think? What did you think of that finale? Leave a comment.
You can catch all four seasons of The Bear, now available on Hulu.
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