Spoilers forward for The Bear Season 4.
Each streaming service has just a few acclaimed megahits, and for these with a Hulu subscription The Bear is certainly on that record. The FX authentic sequence is an Emmy-winning success, and just lately launched the whole lot of Season 4 on the streamer. As soon as once more I used to be a giant puddle of tears watching the most recent set of episodes, however this time I used to be crying for pleasure as an alternative of unhappiness. Let’s break all of it down.
Like so many others, I binge-watched The Bear Season 4 as rapidly as I might. I anticipated to be emotionally moved once more, however the outstanding manner was how the sequence pivoted. Slightly than being anxiety-inducing as I watched superbly flawed characters come to blows, it felt just like the fourth season was one about pleasure and forgiveness. And as such, seasons-long dramas reached resolutions that really sparked pleasure.
The Season 4 finale of The Bear subverted my expectations masterfully, as did quite a lot of different episodes. When Carmy decides to go away the business, I believed it was going to be a full-on blowout with Richie. And whereas their dialog began that manner, they reached a brand new understanding about one another… together with the large revelation about Jeremy Allen White’s character exhibiting as much as Mikey’s funeral. This reunion was wildly transferring, as was Carmy making certain that his “cousin” was a associate within the titular restaurant.
Everybody from The Bear’s forged brings their A-game, particularly the stellar ensemble of visitor actors. However Jamie Lee Curtis is on one other degree completely as flawed Berzatto matriarch Donna. Whereas she’s solely appeared a handful of occasions within the 4 seasons, Curtis created a completely shaped, fascinating, and tragic determine. Whereas we noticed her most manic aspect within the iconic episode “Fishes”, issues have developed. After feeling too responsible to attend The Bear’s opening, she was in a position to reconnect with Sugar when serving to her give start final season. And in Season 4 her quest for penance, and JLC’s really heartbreaking efficiency, soars to new heights.
This season Donna was emotionally current, contrite, and begging for a relationship along with her son. Carmy and Donna’s reunion affords catharsis not just for longtime followers, however particularly for these with an intimate understanding of dependancy and psychological well being points. Donna labored onerous on herself and her sobriety, and eventually gave Carmen the acknowledgement he so desperately wanted. Cue the joyful tears.
In virtually each occasion this season, The Bear weaved once I thought it could dip. Sydney determined to not depart, the restaurant appeared to seek out its footing, and the varied relationships of the present have been strengthened. I imply, the Berzattos have been even in a position to survive a marriage with out killing one another!
The Bear is streaming in its entirety on Hulu, with Season 4 a part of the 2025 TV schedule. Sadly, we’re left to attend till subsequent season to see if the restaurant manages to outlive with out its security web.