The Bear Season 3 ending explained

The Bear is an American TV show that premiered on June 23, 2022. It is a psychological comedy-drama created by Christopher Storer. The show has 3 seasons and a total of 28 episodes. It first premiered on FX, Hulu. The Bear has received widespread praise for its authentic representation of the restaurant industry and its natural way of storytelling. The show has won several awards, including 5 Golden Globe Awards, and 21 Primetime Emmy Awards. Jeremy Allen White won both the Golden Globe and Emmy for Best Actor in a Television Series in 2023. The cast of the show includes Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliot, and others.

The Bear follows the story of Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a skilled and award-winning chef, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to manage his late brother's struggling sandwich shop. Carmy, used to working in high-end kitchens, now struggles with grief, and the pressure to succeed. Alongside his diverse team of employees, he tries to navigate the intense and emotional world of running a restaurant. With its sharp writing and strong performances, it has become a popular show amongst the audience. The Bear is a story about endurance, relationships, and hard work in the face of personal and professional challenges.

What happened at the end of The Bear season 3?

Season 3 of The Bear continues to follow the story of Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto as he tries to transform his family's sandwich shop into a high-end Chicago restaurant. In the final episode titled "Forever," Carmy, Sydney, and Richie attend a funeral for the renowned Chicago restaurant, Ever. This closing dinner brings together many chefs from the culinary world. Throughout the episode, Carmy questions his past, including a tense conversation with his former mentor, Chef David Fields, showing the lasting impact of past traumas.

Sydney faces an important career decision, thinking about an offer from Chef Adam. This decision could lead her away from The Bear. The episode concludes with Carmy reading a critical review of The Bear on his phone, reacting with frustration. This unclear ending leaves the future of the restaurant and its staff uncertain, setting the plot for potential developments in the next season.

Is there going to be a season 4 of The Bear?

Yes, there will be season 4 of The Bear. In March 2024, according to reports, FX renewed the series for a fourth season. Filming for Season 4 began alongside Season 3 in February 2024, and is scheduled to resume production in early 2025. FX's chairman, John Landgraf, confirmed that most of Season 4 has been completed and is set to be released in June 2025. In a press conference with the cast, they were asked if they shot season 4 alongside season 3. Allen White said, “We did something like that,” with Edebiri adding, “Yeah, a little version of it, sort of. But not exactly.”

In an interview with Esquire in 2024, Allen shared details about when they are going to shoot for season 4. He said “I’m not sure exactly when. I know it’s not going to be until next year. I imagine sometime early next year, a similar start date to the last couple of years: February/March time.”