The Bear season 4 X review: Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri bring the magic back ¡ª and episode 4 is already fan favourite

The Bear season 4 X review: FX¡¯s The Bear has returned for its fourth season, and fans are already calling it a much-needed comeback. Created by Christopher Storer, who also writes and directs several episodes, the series continues its emotionally grounded look at life inside a high-pressure kitchen. This season brings back Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ¡°Carmy¡± Berzatto, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie, with writing contributions from both Storer and Edebiri herself.

After the slightly more introspective and slower-paced third season, viewers were hoping for a return to the fast-paced emotion of earlier seasons and according to X, season 4 is delivering.

The Bear season 4 X review: Viewers say the heart of the show is back

Fans are calling The Bear season 4 a return to form. The latest installment is already being hailed on X (formerly Twitter) as a comeback after what fans called a monotonous season 3. The early reactions are spoiler-free, but it's evident that this season revives everything viewers loved about the show¡¯s emotional chaos while also bringing back its signature humour, particularly in episode 4.

One user wrote, "The Bear season 4 episode 4 is one of the best episodes of television you could watch, actually."

The bear season 4 episode 4 is one of the best episodes of television you could watch actually

¡ª jenna (@mgnfcntIycursed) June 26, 2025

Another shared, "I LOVE this season. I love how Carmy is taking accountability for his mistakes and TRULY growing and being better with his family. I love the family always. My HEART!"

have to stop ???? IM ON 4x07 AND WILL BE FINISHING TOMORROW!!!!

last final un-spoilery thoughts.

I LOVE this season. I love how carmy is taking accountability of his mistakes and TRULY growing and being better with his family. I love the family always. My HEART! pic.twitter.com/VdQV61vEJN

¡ª jen | the bear s4! (@seresintraces) June 26, 2025

A third viewer, careful not to spoil anything, added, "I'm so hesitant to say anything because I don¡¯t want to spoil anything, so I will keep this as vague as possible. There¡¯s a scene at the end of #TheBear Season 4 Episode 3 that¡¯s everything I wanted from two characters. It DELIVERED."

I'm so hesitant to say anything because I don¡¯t want to spoil anything, so I will keep this as vague as possible. There¡¯s a scene at the end of #TheBear Season 4 Episode 3 that¡¯s everything I wanted from two characters. It DELIVERED.

¡ª shelby elpers (@shelbbs247) June 26, 2025

And of course, episode 4 seems to be a standout moment for many, with one tweet saying, "Episode 4 of The Bear season 4 is even better than I imagined it would be. It¡¯s a special one: Ayo and Lionel writing supremacy."

Episode 4 of The Bear season 4 is even better than I imagined it would be. It¡¯s a special one, Ayo and Lionel writing supremacy ? pic.twitter.com/nT8hatdmnt

¡ª Dr. Danielle (@danies394) June 26, 2025

Another post praised the show¡¯s return to emotional warmth: "Guys, seriously. This is like astronomically better than S3 and feels so much more like S1-2. The family FEELS like a family again. Carmy is healing and more affectionate and APPROACHABLE. I¡¯m just so in love with this show. I can¡¯t wait to see how the season ends."

guys seriously. this is like astronomically better than s3 and feels so much more like s1-2. the family FEELS like a family again. carmy is healing and more affectionate and APPROACHABLE. I¡¯m just so in love with this show. I can¡¯t wait to see how the season ends https://t.co/egQSXwxzXF

¡ª jen | the bear s4! (@seresintraces) June 26, 2025

One fan even gave props to the very first episode, "Something about this show just hits different. Even during S3. THE BEAR S4E1 ¡ª comes out of the gate STRONG with an emotional reset & an episode that feels like a culmination (while also being the start). High hopes for the rest. Off to a great start."

Something about this show just hits different. Even during S3.

THE BEAR S4E1 ¡ª comes out of the gate STRONG with an emotional reset & an episode that feels like a culmination (while also being the start).

High hopes for the rest. Off to a great start. #TheBearFx pic.twitter.com/2s1IkwY8TK

¡ª Nikko (@NikkoCaruso) June 26, 2025

And to top it all off, another fan wrote, "Ep 4, season 4 of The Bear is the most I¡¯ve ever laughed in the show¡¯s history¡­ Everybody say, Thank you, Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce."

ep 4 season 4 of the bear is the most I¡¯ve ever laughed in the show¡¯s history¡­everybody say thank you ayo edebiri and lionel boyce

¡ª m (@npcdreamgirl) June 26, 2025

Surprise cameos amplify the season¡¯s impact

The Bear season 4 also delivers emotionally charged cameos that elevate the narrative. Jon?Bernthal returns in a meaningful flashback as Carmy¡¯s late brother Mikey, Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her Emmy?winning role as sober matriarch Donna, and Molly Gordon appears again as Claire, offering closure to her arc. New guest stars include Rob Reiner as a mentor for The Beef¡¯s takeout launch and Brie Larson as Francie, who brings pivotal emotional moments for Natalie. Other highlights include a family wedding reunion featuring Josh Hartnett, Gillian Jacobs, and John Mulaney, plus brief but powerful appearances from Kate Berlant, Will Poulter, Sarah Paulson, and Bob Odenkirk.

All ten episodes of The Bear season 4 are now streaming on Hulu.

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