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The Bear Season 4 Finale Puts Renewal in Question

FX is withholding a Season 5 order as it awaits Christopher Storer’s creative direction

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Jess, Richie, Garrett, and Rene laughing together in The Bear episode "Forks".
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Overview

  • The finale was crafted to serve as either a season or series conclusion, leaving the restaurant’s future unresolved
  • FX has not officially greenlit a fifth season and no script is currently in development
  • FX chief John Landgraf has stated that any renewal depends on showrunner Christopher Storer’s vision
  • Fans have hailed Season 4 as a return to form with tighter storytelling after Season 3’s mixed reception
  • Critics remain divided on Season 4’s trajectory, describing it as uneven and questioning the show’s long-term direction