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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Award winning TV drama's future revealed after four seasons amid fan fears bosses have quietly axed it
BOSSES have revealed the fate of an award-winning TV drama amid fan speculation it could have been axed. Disney+ will be bringing back popular drama The Bear for a fifth series. 3 3 The streaming giant launched the fourth series of the show last month but little had been said on the fate of the show until now - causing fans to panic. Show bosses have now revealed that the programme - starring Jeremy Allen White - is very much making a comeback for a fifth incarnation. The show streams on Disney+ internationally and is broadcast via FX in the US. Lead star Jeremy picked up a Golden Globe for his role in the show in 2023. Confirming their plans for the show, John Landgraf, the Chairman of FX, said: "The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season - as seen through incredibly high viewership - has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons. "Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television. "We are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story." The show sees fine dining chef Carmy return home to Chicago to help run his family's sandwich shop. Played by Jeremy, the chef has to fight to transform the show and ensure its survival. Previously declaring their excitement for the show, one fan said: "Yessss! Too good not to be renewed.' A second added: "I cannot wait honestly!!" While third penned: "I need 20 seasons of this." A synopsis for the latest series read: "It's a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business. Carmy pushes himself harder than ever, and demands excellence from his crew, who do their best to match his intensity. "Their quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together. "As the team grows in size, each member will strive to reach a greater level of service within their role. In the restaurant industry, you're never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities." 3
West Australian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
The Bear renewed for a fifth season
The Bear is officially coming back for a fifth season. The show's network, FX, confirmed the news today, less than a week after its fourth season premiere, which FX president John Landgraf claimed had 'incredibly high viewership'. The next season will return in 2026. Its first four seasons always dropped in late June, so it's possible it could keep to a similar schedule. The show was created by Christopher Storer, who also writes and directs many of the episodes, and is set in Chicago, centred on the character of Carmy, a prodigiously talented young chef who returns home after the unexpected death of his brother. He inherits the family's casual eatery with ambitions to turn it into a fine dining establishment, drawing on his experience working in some of the world's most famous restaurants, including Noma and French Laundry. As the series progressed, it expanded its focus to give equal time to the ensemble cast of characters, such as Sydney, the up-and-comer chef, Richie, a tempestuous server who discovers his real skills, and Sugar, Carmy's sister, who runs the admin side. The series' first two seasons were widely lauded for their writing, directing and performances, and while reception for the third was more tepid, the fourth appeared to have won back fans. It's won a slew of awards and supercharged the careers of Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. While the fourth season had been confirmed ahead of time, the network and the filmmakers were less forthcoming about the possibility of a fifth season, and the season four finale left the story at a point that could have served as a series end. The show also stars Liza Colon-Zayas, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliot, Matty Matheson and Edwin Lee Gibson, and have featured high profile recurring and guest stars including Jon Bernthal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Oliver Platt, Bob Odenkirk, Gillian Jacobs, John Mulaney, Brie Larson, John Cena, Oliver Colman, Will Poulter and Danielle Deadwyler. Real-life chefs who have cameo-ed as themselves include Daniel Boulud, René Redzepi and Thomas Keller.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The Bear is officially coming back for another meal
The Bear is officially coming back for a fifth season. The show's network, FX, confirmed the news today, less than a week after its fourth season premiere, which FX president John Landgraf claimed had 'incredibly high viewership'. The next season will return in 2026. Its first four seasons always dropped in late June, so it's possible it could keep to a similar schedule. The show was created by Christopher Storer, who also writes and directs many of the episodes, and is set in Chicago, centred on the character of Carmy, a prodigiously talented young chef who returns home after the unexpected death of his brother. He inherits the family's casual eatery with ambitions to turn it into a fine dining establishment, drawing on his experience working in some of the world's most famous restaurants, including Noma and French Laundry. As the series progressed, it expanded its focus to give equal time to the ensemble cast of characters, such as Sydney, the up-and-comer chef, Richie, a tempestuous server who discovers his real skills, and Sugar, Carmy's sister, who runs the admin side. The Bear season four. Credit: FX Networks and Hulu The series' first two seasons were widely lauded for their writing, directing and performances, and while reception for the third was more tepid, the fourth appeared to have won back fans. It's won a slew of awards and supercharged the careers of Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. While the fourth season had been confirmed ahead of time, the network and the filmmakers were less forthcoming about the possibility of a fifth season, and the season four finale left the story at a point that could have served as a series end. The show also stars Liza Colon-Zayas, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliot, Matty Matheson and Edwin Lee Gibson, and have featured high profile recurring and guest stars including Jon Bernthal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Oliver Platt, Bob Odenkirk, Gillian Jacobs, John Mulaney, Brie Larson, John Cena, Oliver Colman, Will Poulter and Danielle Deadwyler. Real-life chefs who have cameo-ed as themselves include Daniel Boulud, René Redzepi and Thomas Keller.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
FX renews The Bear for season 5
Days after the release of The Bear Season 4, the popular series has been renewed for one more season. FX's Chairperson John Landgraf made the announcement and revealed that the decision has been made thanks to the "spectacular" response for The Bear Season 4. "Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story," said Landgraf in a statement to the press. The series, streaming on JioHotstar in India, revolves around Jeremy Allen White's chef and his struggle to make his fine dining restaurant successful with his crew. Created by Christopher Storer, the series also stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri in key roles. In the latest season, Allen White, Moss-Bachrach and Edebiri's characters are hellbent on transforming their shop, as they adapt to and deal with new challenges that emerge. Abby Elliott, Liza Colon-Zayas, Matty Matheson and Lionel Boyce also star in The Bear, alongside Molly Gordon and Oliver Platt who appear in recurring roles.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As ‘The Bear' gets picked up for another season, it sinks to 4th place in our Emmy predictions: Behind the free fall
Less than a week after Season 4 of The Bear made its debut — prompting much media hand-wringing over whether the prestige restaurant-based dramedy was ending for good — FX has shut down the speculation, announcing that Season 5 has been greenlit. 'The Bear continues to be a fan-favorite worldwide and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,' John Landgraf, chairman of FX, said in a statement. 'Year-in and year-out, [creator] Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.' More from Gold Derby Don't cry for Rachel Zegler! Star's big moment goes viral as first 'Evita' reviews praised her 'enthralling' and 'phenomenal' performance Inside that surprise 'Ironheart' cameo - and how it could net the Marvel show an Emmy nod (spoilers) But are Emmy voters losing their appetite? The Bear began this Emmy cycle simmering nicely in second place for Best Comedy Series, according to Gold Derby's experts, editors, and users. The series won the top prize in 2023, but was upset in 2024 by Hacks, which is now expected to prevail again. Over the past few months, The Bear has seen its Emmy prospects drop to third place (behind The Studio) and now to fourth (behind Only Murders in the Building). First things first, remember that Television Academy members are voting on Season 3, which streamed in June 2024, even though Season 4 came out last week. (The Emmy eligibility period is June 1 through May 31.) But that doesn't mean subpar reviews for the new episodes won't cloud voters' judgment. After all, the prevailing theory is that Liza Colón-Zayas won Best Supporting Actress last year for Season 2 because she had a showcase Season 3 episode that aired around voting time. The fourth season opens with a flashback of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey (Jon Bernthal), who is revealed to have come up with the name "The Bear." Fast-forwarding to the present day, The Chicago Tribune has dished out a review praising the food but knocking the restaurant's chaotic atmosphere and inconsistent menu. Through the years, The Bear has experienced a noticeable dip among critics and fans. Season 1's 100 percent score at Rotten Tomatoes was followed by additional courses of 99 percent for Season 2, 89 percent for Season 3, and now 85 percent for Season 4. Viewers and awards commentators have also been increasingly vocal about the show's so-called "category fraud": The Bear has competed as a comedy series even though many critics consider the series a half-hour drama. Only Murders in the Building has experienced a similar downturn in its critical reception, but not nearly to the same extent as The Bear. Season 1 received the rare 100 percent score, while Season 2 slipped to 98 percent, Season 3 was a notch down to 97 percent, and Season 4 settled for 93 percent. The fourth season of Hulu's whodunit caper is eligible at the 2025 Emmys, after coming off major wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Comedy Ensemble and Best Comedy Actor for Martin Short. And then there's Hacks. Max's hit comedy about a veteran Las Vegas comedian (Jean Smart) and her young writer (Hannah Einbinder) has been embraced as the best comedy on television. Seasons 1 and 2 both earned 100 percent, while Season 3 and 4 both received 98 percent. To date, Smart is undefeated at the Emmys in Best Comedy Actress, going three-for-three, while Einbinder is looking for her first supporting victory on her fourth try. Rookie series The Studio from Apple TV+ checked in with 93 percent at Rotten Tomatoes. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's satirical comedy chronicles what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood, from promoting films, to notes from executives, to the dramatic casting process, to attending awards shows. There will be eight slots for Best Comedy Series at the 2025 Emmys. Here is the current predicted lineup, according to Gold Derby: Hacks The Studio Only Murders in the Building The Bear Nobody Wants This Abbott Elementary Shrinking What We Do in the Shadows Rounding out the Top 13 are The Four Seasons, A Man on the Inside, Somebody Somewhere, Agatha All Along, and Poker Face. Do you agree or disagree with our Emmy predictions? Be sure to sound off in our TV forum. Best of Gold Derby Cristin Milioti, Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actress interviews Paul Giamatti, Stephen Graham, Cooper Koch, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actor interviews Lee Jung-jae, Adam Scott, Noah Wyle, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actor interviews Click here to read the full article.
