The Bear season 4 is just hours away: Catch up on season 3 of Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri series before new episodes drop

The Bear season 4 is just hours away from landing on Hulu, and fans are already bracing for another emotional ride through the kitchen. But before we step back into the rush of service, it¡¯s worth revisiting what happened last season. The Bear season 3 brought back Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), Natalie aka Sugar (Abby Elliott), and Tina (Liza Col¨®n-Zayas) and spent most of its time exploring where they all stand now that The Bear is finally open.

The season shifted gears from the chaos of opening night to characters slowly adjusting to the new rhythm while still carrying the weight of everything they¡¯d been through.

Carmy is lost in thought, but not out of the kitchen

Jeremy Allen in The Bear | Credit: Hulu

A large part of The Bear season 3 takes place inside Carmy¡¯s head. He spends a lot of time thinking about his brother Michael and the many chefs he¡¯s worked under, especially those who pushed him to the edge. These memories don¡¯t fade quietly. They shape how he treats people, especially in the kitchen. Carmy¡¯s drive for perfection is constant, but it comes at the cost of communication, which starts to wear on his team.

Instead of letting his restaurant settle, Carmy keeps changing things. The menu shifts daily. Standards get tighter. And the pressure he puts on himself spreads to everyone around him.

Sydney questions her future

Ayo Edebiri | Credit: Hulu

Sydney, now co-leader of the kitchen, finds herself stuck between admiration and frustration. She¡¯s dedicated and talented and has a strong vision for the food, but Carmy¡¯s lack of consistency leaves her feeling unsure. Throughout the season, she quietly weighs the idea of taking a job somewhere else. Her decision isn¡¯t only about career growth. It¡¯s also about whether this partnership still makes sense for her.

Her scenes often reflect someone trying to stay steady in an unpredictable space while also figuring out what she wants long-term.

Richie keeps showing up, even when things get tense.

Richie¡¯s evolution continues in season 3. He¡¯s more grounded, more thoughtful, and clearly trying to grow. But his history with Carmy means their relationship always feels like it could go sideways. The more Carmy pulls away, the more Richie starts to wonder if his place in this new version of the restaurant is secure.

Still, he shows up every day, does the work, and looks after the people around him. That quiet loyalty becomes a key part of the season¡¯s story.

Natalie and Tina bring calm and clarity.

Natalie, now managing the front of house while expecting her first child, works behind the scenes to keep everything in place. She deals with finances, staffing, and the stress of being caught between her brother and the rest of the team. She doesn¡¯t say much, but her presence is steady.

Tina, meanwhile, has one of the most subtle but moving arcs of the season. We learn more about her background, including moments that explain why this job matters to her. Her confidence grows as she takes on more responsibility, and she becomes someone others naturally turn to for support.

The Bear Season 3 finale

The season ends with Carmy, Sydney, and Richie attending a farewell dinner at Ever, a restaurant that influenced many of their ideas for The Bear. There¡¯s no major outburst or twist, just quiet moments where each character reflects on where they are.

Carmy runs into his old mentor, which brings up difficult memories. Sydney has a panic attack and still hasn¡¯t decided whether she wants to stay. And the team finally sees their review from the Chicago Tribune. The words shown on screen are mixed, and Carmy¡¯s expression gives nothing away. The restaurant¡¯s future feels uncertain, but still wide open.

The Bear season 4 release date and time

The Bear season 4 drops on June 25, 2025, with all episodes streaming on Hulu at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. If you¡¯re watching from India, that¡¯s 12:30 PM IST. The new season picks up right where season 3 left off, and fans can expect more of the emotion, pressure, and team dynamics that make this show so watchable.

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