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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
‘The Bear' Season 3 Receives 13 Emmy Nominations, Including Historic First Directing Nom For Ayo Edebiri
The Bear is once again an Emmys darling, scoring another 13 nominations Tuesday morning for its third season, including a historic one for Ayo Edebiri. That brings the FX series' total to 49 Emmy noms across three seasons. Over the course of the first two seasons, The Bear has taken home 21 golden statuettes. Notably, in addition to a third consecutive nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sydney Adamu, Edebiri was also recognized in the directing category. More from Deadline Primetime Emmy Nominations: The Complete List 'Squid Game,' Diego Luna & Elisabeth Moss Snubbed In Emmy Nominations; Beyoncé & Martin Scorsese Among Big Surprises 'The White Lotus' Racks Up 23 Emmy Noms, With First-Time Nominees Scott Glenn, Jason Isaacs & Aimee Lou Wood Not only is this Edebiri's first directing nom, she is the first woman ever to be nominated in the same year in both acting and directing for a comedy series. RELATED: Where's My Show? Why Some Of Your Favorites Won't Be Emmy-Nominated This Year Edebiri made her directorial debut with Season 3, Episode 6, titled 'Napkins.' The episode focuses on Liza Colón-Zayas' character Tina and her life outside of work, flashing back to her job hunt that landed her at The Beef. Colón-Zayas was also nominated for her work in Season 3, marking her second nom from the Television Academy. She won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category for her work in Season 2. Also nominated in acting categories are Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jon Bernthal, Olivia Colman and Jamie Lee Curtis. Now remember, even though Season 4 of The Bear recently premiered on Hulu, Emmy voters are considering Season 3 for awards this go-around. The fourth installment won't be eligible to compete for an Emmy until next year. RELATED: Emmy Winners For Best Comedy Since 1952 Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Bear Season 4 review: Jeremy Allen White serves a three-course season but Ayo Edebiri is the one ‘cooking'
Never thought I'd say this, but The Bear has gotten soft,and honestly, I'm not sure if it's a good thing or bad. The clang of metal, the manic rhythm of a dinner rush, the adrenaline-laced cry of 'Yes, Chef!' –– all of it once collided into something electric. When it first arrived in 2022, The Bear felt like being thrown into a boiling pot with the lid sealed shut. It was trauma, dysfunction, chaos, and pain, all served rare, bleeding through the script. It was about people who barely liked themselves, let alone each other. The show didn't try to fix them, and it didn't try to save them. It simply observed as they burned. But four seasons in, things have shifted. The knives are still sharp, but somehow, don't cut the same way. The fire is still there, but now, it simmers instead of roaring. Urgency is less, melancholy is more. There's more space to breathe, maybe, but also more time to wonder whether we've started going in circles. And fittingly enough, that's exactly how Season 4 begins –– Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) asleep on the couch, dreaming of another conversation with Mikey, as Groundhog Day plays faintly on the television. A clever nod, yes, but also a silent scream. Are we stuck in their lives now? And more importantly, are they? The Bear – the fine-dining phoenix that rose from The Beef's ashes – is still reeling from a punishing review by the Chicago Tribune. The restaurant is clawing to stay relevant in a scene that demands nothing short of perfection. Tension simmers in every direction –– creative, emotional, logistical. Carmy is a man drained of spark, haunting his own creation. He watches his colleagues Sydney, Tina and Marcus cook with the kind of passion and precision he once carried in his bones. Now, he is pushing away the very people still trying to believe in his vision and is trying to find the Carmy, who is not 'just a Chef'. Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), meanwhile, stands at a personal and professional crossroad. She's offered an opportunity that could finally give her the validation and peace she's long been denied. But leaving The Bear isn't just a job move. It means walking away from a dream she helped build. From a makeshift family she never asked for but somehow became entangled with. Episode 4 arrives as a palate cleanser. Unexpected and disorienting, like stepping outside the kitchen after a long shift. It lifts you momentarily out of the Bear-verse and lets you breathe. It's a clever structural pivot, a necessary exhale. A reminder that The Bear can still stretch its limbs when it wants to. Episodes 5–7 are the mains — hearty, flavourful, familiar in the best way. The dialogue tightens. The emotional undercurrents swell. The camera finds its rhythm again. Episode 7 becomes this season's 'Fishes' — not for the chaos, but for the emotional reckoning. For the way guest appearances are folded in to make you feel again. To remind you why they're still here. And why you are. Episodes 8–10? A final dessert course — rich, risky, and deeply satisfying. These last episodes land with emotional precision. They hit hard, and they hit honestly. The Bear once again makes you feel something you didn't see coming. These episodes make you want to return, to sit back down at the table, to stay in that world. One of the season's most fascinating shifts is this: as The Bear flourishes, Carmy begins to quietly fall apart. He's no longer the raging genius at the pass. He's slower, quieter, fading. Jeremy Allen White plays him like a candle melting from the inside — still glowing, but barely. He's not leading anymore. He's lingering. He's the man everyone has to work around. It's painful to watch, and that's the point. Somewhere in Season 4, Carmy stops being the heart of this kitchen. He becomes its haunting. Sydney, on the other hand, is finally stepping into her own narrative. Ayo Edebiri is cooking this season — no pun wasted. She's always been the soul of the show, even when she wasn't at the center. This season just confirms what many suspected from the beginning: it's her story now. Edebiri's performance demands attention. She doesn't steal scenes, she absorbs them. You could accuse The Bear of recycling itself. The same emotional storms. The same unresolved fights. The same monologues about pressure, purpose, perfection. And you'd be right. But the show's alchemy lies in its ability to make the familiar still hurt. You see it coming, but it still guts you. My relationship with The Bear is, frankly, toxic. And I say that with affection. I hate that it keeps emotional overstuffing on the menu. I hate that its characters seem to learn nothing. I hate that no one's gone to therapy in four seasons. But I also can't quit it. I can't look away. Somewhere between the trauma, the yelling, and the strangely beautiful cinematography, The Bear became more than a show; it became family. And like a Berzatto, I guess I'm stuck in it now. You don't leave your family. Even when it's not always good for you. The Bear Season 4 The Bear Season 4 Cast – Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliott, Jaime Lee Curtis, Oliver Platt, Molly Gordon, Will Poulter, Jon Bernthal The Bear Season 4 Director – Christopher Storer, Janicza Bravo, Duccio Fabbri The Bear Season 4 Rating – 3/5
The Review Geek
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Bear – Season 4 Episode 8 'Green' Recap & Review
Green Episode 8 of The Bear Season 4 begins with a nightmare. Sydney dreams about being on a surreal talk show which then turns into her waking up in an auditorium filled with snow. She tries to run but doesn't move forward and then finally wakes up with a jolt. We then see her by a beach, calling Shapiro and telling him that she can't work with him and wants to stay at The Bear. He doesn't take it well and tells her she's staying on a sinking ship. Sugar and Pete spend some time in bed with their baby girl but are interrupted by a call from Donna. Sydney also spends some time with her father. He tries to ask her what's going on with her but she insists everything is fine. Marcus gets a text from his father who says he will be waiting for him at a place called Lou Mitchells. Marcus ends up going to the restaurant and seeing his father inside but he then turns around and leaves. At The Bear, Tina still struggles with losing the last thirty seconds in the time she takes to make her pasta. Luca speaks to her about pressure and how it can get in the way but how it can also fuel someone. He ends by saying it can then get hard to work without the pressure. The clock is down to 17 hours now! Sugar then asks Carmy why Donna keeps calling her about a photobook. Carmy remembers he told her about it at the wedding and Sugar insists that he get it immediately. Sydney tells him to go, saying she'll hold down the fort. Marcus tells Luca that he didn't want to go inside and see his father. Luca offers him some comfort. He also talks about coming down to see his sister and says he might visit more often. Carmy heads towards his mother's house and calls Claire on the way. She talks about losing her green sweatshirt at Donna's house. After they cut the call, Claire calls back and says it's great that Carmy's going to see his mother. He says he wanted to call back as well, just to tell her she's wonderful. Jessica sees a picture of Michael and asks Richie about him. While folding napkins together, she asks Richie more about his past and they talk about The Beef. When she asks about Carmy, he says he was happy Carmy came back but he was afraid Carmy was ashamed of him or mad at him. Richie and the others try to train Neil to serve dishes, but he's nervous because he doesn't think he's fancy enough for the restaurant. Richie assures him that he's fine. Meanwhile, Sugar gets some bad news. She meets with Computer, who agrees that there has been consistent success for The Bear. However, he says they've reached the end of their parachute and will soon not be able to pay their staff. The Bear Season 4 Episode 8 ends with Carmy arriving at Donna's doorstep. The Episode Review The Bear Season 4 Episode 8 brings us to the last leg of the season. Sydney finally makes a decision, Carmy is back in touch with Claire, and the timer is down to its last few hours. The fate of The Bear hangs in the air. The emotional beats continue to be strong here, such as the conversation between Marcus and Luca and Luca's advice to Tina. Similarly with the conversation between Jessica and Richie. Those two have really formed a bond but it's also nice to see what Richie thinks about Carmy, particularly considering they are still not on the best terms with each other (it's been stretched out too long in my opinion). We also get some really nice shots of food in this one! With Carmy all set to go back home and see his mother, this takes us nicely to the penultimate episode. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Bear' Season 4 Twist Ending Explained—Is This The End For Carmy And The Show?
THE BEAR — 'Groundhogs"— Season 4 Episode 1 (Streams Thursday, June 26th) Pictured: Jeremy Allen ... More White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto. Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Bear Season 4. The Bear is back, and all 10 episodes of Season 4 are now streaming on Hulu. If you've watched the new season and are still processing that cliffhanger, you likely have quite a few questions. Is Carmy leaving The Bear for good? What will happen to the restaurant? And most importantly, what does the future of the series look like amidst all the uncertainty? Season 4 picks up in the aftermath of the disappointing Chicago Tribune review. While the article described the restaurant as chaotic, it did highlight some positives, including the success of The Beef's takeout window. Uncle and Computer proceed to set up an actual timer in the kitchen that's counting down the days, hours and minutes until The Bear is forced to shut down for good. Carmy has made significant strides this season toward being less controlling. He's begun letting go of some of his non-negotiables, like changing the menu every night, in an effort to make everyone's lives easier, especially Sydney. He also finally reaches out to Claire after the refrigerator debacle in Season 2 and apologizes to her (it's about time!). Although they're not back together, they remain friends and are in a much better place than before. As for Sydney, she finally makes the difficult decision to stay at The Bear rather than join Shapiro (who responds in a way that's rude but realistic). The job offer had been weighing on her all season. She hadn't been spending time with her father and was ignoring his calls, but her demeanor toward him changes after he suffers a heart attack. He's thankfully okay, and his health scare ultimately brings them closer than ever. Episode 7 saw members of The Bear crew, the Berzatto family, the Faks, and more come together to attend Tiffany and Frank's wedding, including guest stars Donna Berzatto (Jamie Lee Curtis), Stevie (John Mulaney), Michelle Berzatto (Sarah Paulson), Francie Fak (Brie Larson), Uncle Lee (Bob Odenkirk), and others. By Episode 9, time is quickly running out as The Bear's two-month parachute nears its end. At this point, the restaurant basically needs a miracle (aka a Michelin star) to stay afloat. But things are looking better than before; The Bear is on its way to becoming profitable after much-needed changes. Marcus also made Food & Wine Magazine's list of Best New Chefs. Is Carmy Leaving The Bear? THE BEAR — 'Groundhogs"— Season 4 Episode 1 (Streams Thursday, June 26th) Pictured: Ayo Edebiri as ... More Sydney Adamu. In the final moments of Episode 9, Pete informs Sydney that Carmy made a strange change to the partnership agreement. The agreement is split in two: 50% goes to Uncle, while the other 50% belongs to The Bear. But The Bear's half is further divided between Natalie (25%) and Sydney (25%). Carmy's name is shockingly no longer on it. The Season 4 finale takes place entirely in the alley behind the restaurant. In the opening scene, Sydney confronts Carmy about their agreement. 'You're leaving,' Sydney says, but Carmy assures her he isn't. 'I'm not leaving… that's not how it is.' (Spoiler alert, he is leaving, but he definitely has an interesting way of expressing it). He explains that the change is the best thing for The Bear and that he wants to put the restaurant first. When she says she'll need more of an explanation than that — and that he's leaving her with a dying restaurant — he clarifies that he's going to get The Bear in the clear before he goes. Why Is Carmy Leaving The Bear? Ultimately, Carmy comes to the realization that he doesn't love what he does anymore. 'I think I put a lot of things in the way of dealing with very real things, and I'm aware of that. I think I was trying to put hurdles in the way.' He also reveals to Sydney that he knows she was thinking about leaving The Bear. She apologizes for not telling him about Shapiro's offer and says she's sorry he and his family have had to endure so many things, but now, he's taking everything out on the restaurant. Carmy then says the only way the restaurant can go on is with him gone and Sydney at the helm. 'Syd, you're everything I'm never going to be,' Carmy says. 'You're considerate. You allow yourself to feel things. You allow yourself to care. You are a natural leader and teacher and you're doing all this stuff for' the right reasons. He continues, 'Any chance of any kind of good in the building, it started when you walk in. And any possibility of it surviving, it's with you… Because you're The Bear.' Richie then walks in on their argument, and to his disbelief, Carmy tells him he's done with restaurants entirely. 'No, just, of course, take off, that's just what you're good at,' Richie responds. 'We're down, we're getting the sh*t kicked out of us… so take off.' Carmy tries to apologize, but Richie doesn't want to hear it. Did Carmy Actually Attend Mikey's Funeral? THE BEAR — 'Groundhogs"— Season 4 Episode 1 (Streams Thursday, June 26th) — Pictured: (l-r) Ebon ... More Moss-Bachrach as Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich, Jeremy Allen White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto. As Richie was about to head inside, Carmy drops the bombshell that he actually attended his brother's funeral. He explains that he walked into the funeral for a second, walked out and then sat in his car. Carmy says that when he came back, he didn't know how to process Mikey's death, so he returned home angry and scared. He apologizes for not realizing that Richie had lost someone important to him, too. 'I didn't know him like you did,' Carmy says. Richie reveals that he tried to get Mikey to talk to someone and thought that maybe, if he could save The Beef, he could keep an eye on his friend. 'I failed,' he says, but Carmy assures him he didn't. Richie says he thought that was the reason Carmy didn't go to the funeral. 'I love your family, and they love you. He f*cking loved you," Richie says, adding that Carmy's family's love for him is different because he's 'the cousin.' Richie also says that he missed Carmy and often thought about where he was and all the experiences he was having. Richie then describes going on a road trip with Mikey, where they had to drop something off for Jimmy. They were cruising down the lake, listening to good tunes, and for like half an hour, everything felt perfect — and he thought that was what Carmy's life must be like. Richie admits he was jealous and even bought The French Laundry cookbook to see what 'the big deal was.' Richie asks Carmy to reconsider walking away from everything he's worked so hard for. Carmy replies that he doesn't know who he is outside the kitchen. Once again, he says the restaurant's going to be fine — but do they really believe him? 'You in?' Sydney asks Richie. "I appreciate the gesture but, like, this is my home. I'm not going anywhere… This is real?' Richie asks. His friend tells him that it is. How Does The Bear Season 4 End? THE BEAR — 'Groundhogs"— Season 4 Episode 1 (Streams Thursday, June 26th) Pictured: Jeremy Allen ... More White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto. Natalie eventually steps outside the restaurant and joins Carmy, Sydney, and Richie. She learns that Carmy is planning to leave the restaurant and that he did, in fact, attend Mikey's funeral. Overcome with emotion, Nat hugs Carmy and begins to cry. In the final scene, Uncle and Computer's alarm goes off. The countdown finally hits zero, signaling that time has officially run out for The Bear. Will they be able to save the restaurant in Season 5, and how will things go without Carmy there? FX has not yet renewed The Bear for a fifth season, so the future of both the restaurant and the show are up in the air. The cliffhanger ending suggests there's more story to tell, but whether they'll get the chance to tell it remains unknown. Sources told Variety that although no scripts currently exist for a fifth installment, series creator Christopher Storer has a 'clear direction in mind' if the show is able to return. However, the biggest challenge could be coordinating a filming schedule for the show's high-profile actors — Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach — who have been tapped for new and bigger opportunities. All 10 episodes of The Bear are streaming on Hulu. Check out the official trailer below.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Bear Season 4: All you need to know about this new season; Big decisions, broken bonds, and unanswered questions
The most gripping drama, 'The Bear,' has returned with its most awaited season 4 at the end of this month, and fans are going crazy to watch what is coming up next in the Chicago-based story. The plot revolves around a talented chef in the fine-dining world who comes back home after his brother Mikey's death. His brother left him with The Beef, a struggling sandwich shop. The series became a fan 'favorite because of the fast-paced and emotional story about family, food, and real-life struggles. These not only focus on Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto but also other important characters like Sydney, who seems to chase her culinary dreams; Richie, trying to figure out who he is; and Tina, growing into her own as a chef. The drama mixes everything in a way that feels real and personal. Will Sydney Stay or Go? Hulu's The Bear Season 4 teases a Major Career Move The other important character, Sydney, was getting an offer to be the head chef at a new restaurant, which was providing a higher salary by Chef Adam, and it was indeed a big opportunity for her. This came just as Carmy finally gave her a partnership deal at The Bear, and she was hesitant to sign it. She was not so happy with the way Carmy runs things and may be ready to step out on her own. But it is still not clear whether she'll take the new job or stay at The Bear in Season 4. The time when Carmy's Big Confrontation Makes Things Worse, Not Better—when Carmy finally confronted David Fields, who caused most of his anxiety and mental health struggle. And when at the farewell dinner, Carmy told him how devastating his behavior had been, but Fields rejected this and said his pressure made Carmy be better. This reply made Carmy feel even worse. In season three, there are so many more you need to know. The relationship of Carmy and Richie's remains tense and unresolved from season 2, and things did not seem to get better between them. Carmy and Claire also remained apart from each other, without any sign of getting back together. While some fans hoped for a romance between Sydney and Carmy, there was no hint of it, and the actors have clearly denied any such angle. As for The Bear's review, it was never fully shown. Fans only got some unclear words that didn't say anything much.
