It wouldn鈥檛 be The Bear without tears, anxiety attacks and a flurry of emotions, and Season 4 delivered all that. The latest chapter of FX鈥檚 critically acclaimed culinary drama closed with a decision that left fans stunned 鈥 Carmy Berzatto is walking away from the restaurant.
Why Is Carmy Leaving The Bear?
In Season 4, Carmy confronts something deeper than chaos in the kitchen, his own anxiety. Acknowledging that he inherited his mental health struggles from his late mother Donna, he chooses to step back, fearing he might pass that emotional weight onto his team.
In a heartfelt conversation with Sydney, Carmy admits he no longer enjoys cooking. 鈥淚 used to. I feel like I don鈥檛 have anything to draw on. I don鈥檛 have anything to pull from,鈥 he confesses. What once felt like a passion became a coping mechanism to avoid confronting other parts of his life. But now, he鈥檚 ready to face those truths and walk away.
However, Carmy doesn鈥檛 abandon his team entirely. Before stepping down, he promises to help get The Bear out of debt, ensuring the restaurant is financially stable before cutting ties.
What Happens To Sydney, Richie And the Team?
As Carmy departs, the leadership baton passes to Sydney, who now finds herself at the helm. Emotionally shaken by Carmy鈥檚 choice both as a business partner and a friend, she declines a job offer from another restaurant, reaffirming her love and loyalty to The Bear. Richie, equally surprised, steps in to co-lead alongside Sydney, forming a new core partnership.
The rest of the team also sees growth. Tina gains confidence and improves her time management, while Marcus, after processing his grief, sells his mother鈥檚 house and reconnects with his father. Ebra, meanwhile, explores franchising The Original Beef with guidance from a new mentor, Albert.
Is The Bear Season 5 Happening?
FX is yet to confirm a Season 5, but given the cliffhanger ending and the show鈥檚 massive success, it feels inevitable. With Carmy stepping away from the kitchen, but not entirely from the show, the stage is set for new dynamics, deeper stories and unexpected turns.
Season 4 closes one chapter, but it鈥檚 clear that The Bear isn鈥檛 done cooking yet.