The Bear, created by Christopher Storer, is an FX drama-comedy following chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he transforms his late brother’s Chicago sandwich shop, The Beef, into a fine-dining restaurant. The series stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Season 4, which aired in June 2025, dives into the team’s pursuit of a Michelin star amid personal and professional chaos.
Carmy’s decision to step away from The Bear in the season 4 finale shocked fans. Sydney takes the lead, with Richie and Natalie as potential partners. The open-ended finale leaves the restaurant’s future uncertain, sparking questions about a fifth season.
Season 4 premiered June 25, 2025, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. No official word on Season 5 has emerged, but cast and crew comments fuel speculation. The show’s intense kitchen drama continues to grip audiences.
The Bear’s Season 4 Finale Leaves Carmy’s Exit and the Restaurant’s Fate Hanging in the Balance
The season 4 finale of The Bear, aired June 25, 2025, delivers a bombshell: Carmy Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, announces he’ll leave the restaurant once it stabilizes or earns a Michelin star. He tells Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) he’s lost his passion for cooking, a revelation tied to his trauma from abusive mentor Chef David Fields and his brother Mikey’s death.
Carmy secretly removed his name from the partnership agreement, leaving Sydney stunned. She steps up to lead, proposing Richie Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Carmy’s sister Natalie (Abby Elliott) as partners. Carmy admits to Richie he attended Mikey’s funeral but couldn’t enter, deepening their bond. Natalie supports Carmy’s exit with a silent hug.
The episode ends without revealing The Bear’s fate, as no Michelin star or closure is confirmed. FX chairman John Landgraf told Variety in July 2024 that Season 5 depends on Storer’s creative vision, with no renewal confirmed. Liza Colón-Zayas hopes for five more years, while Moss-Bachrach feels the story is nearing its end, hinting at closure.
Sydney’s Leadership Role Emerges as Carmy Plans His Departure
In the season 4 finale, Sydney Adamu steps into the spotlight after Carmy’s shocking decision to leave. Initially angry, she processes his choice to remove himself from the partnership agreement, a document she hadn’t signed due to Carmy’s erratic leadership. Sydney proposes a new partnership with Richie and Natalie to keep The Bear running.
Her decision reflects her growth from sous chef to potential head chef, building on her season 3 struggles with a job offer from Chef Adam Shapiro. The finale, titled “Next,” shows Sydney’s resolve to maintain the restaurant’s delicate ecosystem, as Colón-Zayas described to RadioTimes in July 2024, emphasizing the team’s fragile balance.
Related – The Bear Season 3 Recap & Ending Explained: Everything to Know Before Season 4
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