The Bearseason 4 is nearly here, with Hulu getting ready to release a new batch of episodes centered on Chicago’s most chaotic fictional restaurants. After a slight dip in reviews for season 3,The Bearis looking to get back to the stellar review levels of its first two seasons. Whereas the debut season got a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, season 2 followed up with 99%, whileThe Bearseason 3 received an 89% score. Still, after winning 21 Emmys and five Golden Globes so far, there’s no reason to think one season could derail the show’s overall popularity.
The Bearseason 3’s endingwas somewhat of a cliffhanger, leaving the future of Carmy and Sydney’s restaurant endeavor unclear. There had been tension between the two, thanks in part to Carmy’s management style and constant menu changes, leaving Sydney questioning her role at The Bear. As seen inThe Bear’s previous seasons, nothing ever comes easy in the industry, especially with so many figures involved that aim for perfection. Thankfully, fans weren’t forced to deal with any delays regardingThe Bearseason 4.
The Bear Season 4 Releases Wednesday, June 25, At 8 PM ET On Hulu
It Wouldn’t Be The Start Of Summer Without The Bear
In keeping with tradition based on the show’s release history,The Bearis returning for a new season in late June. More specifically,The Bearseason 4 is dropping all episodes on June 25th at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Hulu(or Hulu in the Disney+ bundle). Since the comedy-drama debuted in 2022, a new installment ofThe Bearhas debuted between June 22-26, which is a very impressive feat for TV shows these days. Here’s a look at whenThe Bearseason 4 will become available on Hulu or Disney+ in other countries:
8pm ET / 5pm PT
9pm BRT
1am BST
9am BJST
10am AEST
12pm NZST
How Many Episodes The Bear Season 4 Has
The Bear Season 4 Is The Show’s Longest Installment Yet
Like the previous two seasons,The Bearseason 4 officially has 10 total episodes. While that might not sound notable, the combined runtimes come in at 369 minutes, meaning season 4 will be the longest to date (viaScreenTime). In comparison,The Bearseason 1 was 239 minutes from eight episodes, while the seasons that followed totaled 357 and 345 minutes.
Aside from being the longest season in the show’s history thus far, episode 7 ofThe Bearseason 4 will also break the record for becoming the longest solo episode. The episode will be a total of 69 minutes, beatingThe Bearseason 2’s critically acclaimed “Fishes” episode, which was 66 minutes of pure chaos. Interestingly enough,The Bearseason 4’s record-breaking episode comes right after the installment’s shortest entry at just 29 minutes.
What To Expect From The Bear Season 4
The Restaurant’s Future Is In Danger
Based onThe Bearseason 3’s biggest lingering questions, season 4 will have several major mysteries to solve. Viewers will certainly want to know what the Chicago Tribune’s review of The Bear said after Carmy’s reaction in season 3’s ending. The truth will be unveiled very quickly, setting Carmy, Sydney, and the rest of The Bear team on a challenging path in the hopes of keeping the restaurant open. Sydney will also need to make a decision about her future, figuring out if she wants to keep working with Carmy or join Adam’s new restaurant.
As always, there will be extra dysfunction, considering how much mayhem seems to follow the Berzatto family and their friends. Carmy’s relationship with Claire will surely come back into play after how poorly their romance ended without any resolution in season 3. Viewers can also expect the return of some ofThe Bear’s best guest stars in addition to appearances by surprising series newcomers. Either way,The Bear(restaurant and show) will never be the same after season 4, based on what has been teased.
