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The return of 'The Bear' is just around the corner: here's the release date for its fourth season
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By Helen Ashworth, The Canon desk · Spain · 3 min ·

The return of 'The Bear' is just around the corner: here's the release date for its fourth season

Yes, chef! The Bear is ready to keep us amazed with the premiere of its fourth season: June 15th. It's the perfect appetizer before the start of summer, as the heat is on and its plot, set amidst cooking and chaos, generates plenty of tension and sweat.

Carmy and her team return to the kitchen after a devastating review and potential major changes in their work ecosystem, held together by a thread and burdened by debt, in an ending that left many doors open and a couple of issues unresolved.

The acclaimed series, winner of 21 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, continues to solidify its legacy with a stellar cast. Liza Colón-Zayas made history as the first Latina to win for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, while the entire main cast is expected to return for the fourth season, with Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach leading the way. The series has also distinguished itself by its ability to surprise with its star-studded guest appearances, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Jon Bernthal, and John Mulaney, as well as its sensitivity towards supporting characters portrayed by unexpected actors such as Sarah Paulson, John Cena, and Bob Odenkirk.

The crumbs from the last season

At the end of the third season, Carmy is still grappling with anxiety and hallucinations stemming from past psychological abuse and the immense pressure of running the restaurant. And let's not forget that she hasn't yet confronted her two biggest present-day demons—coincidentally, both women—her troubled mother and her sweet ex-girlfriend Claire, whom we hope she'll finally have the courage to talk to at some point to smooth things over after the fallout from the walk-in freezer.

Adding to these negatives is a scathing review that could jeopardize the restaurant's future and Uncle Jimmy's financial woes. Meanwhile, Sydney's decision continues: whether to stay with the demanding Carmy or accept Adam's lucrative offer.

We'll see if this new season allows us to develop a recipe where both excellence and mental health can be enjoyed on the same plate, and not in different seasons.

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