The critically acclaimed culinary drama The Bear will conclude after its upcoming fifth season, showrunner Christopher Storer has confirmed. The series, which streams on Disney+ in the UK, has been a standout hit since its 2022 debut, following chef Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his team in Chicago.
Season four ended with Carmy revealing his intention to quit the restaurant, leaving sous-chef Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) stunned. The show has faced financial struggles and a harsh review from a prominent critic, adding tension to the narrative.
Deadline reported the news this week, noting the series was not cancelled but is ending on its own terms. Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Carmy's mother Donna, hinted at the finale on Instagram, writing: 'FINISHED STRONG! ... completing the story of this extraordinary family.'
Fans have expressed heartbreak on social media, with one X user saying: 'the bear ending with season 5. i am at a loss... i'm grieving.' Others welcomed the decision, with a Reddit user commenting: 'glad they are going out on a high note.'
A release date for the final season has not yet been announced, but new seasons have arrived annually since the show's launch.
