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The Bear Season 4 Finale Puts Season 5 Renewal in Doubt After Carmy’s Exit

FX has not renewed the series despite the finale’s restructured ownership handing control to Sydney, Richie and Natalie.

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Jess, Richie, Garrett, and Rene laughing together in The Bear episode "Forks".
Ebraheim and T. at the delivery window in 'The Bear'

Overview

  • In the closing episode titled “Goodbye,” Carmy announces his retirement from the kitchen, citing burnout and the need for a personal break.
  • A revised partnership agreement grants half of the restaurant to Uncle Jimmy and allocates the remaining stake to Sydney and Natalie, with Richie joining their ownership group.
  • Showrunner Christopher Storer crafted the finale to function as either a narrative endpoint or a springboard for future seasons depending on FX’s decision.
  • According to Variety, no script exists for a fifth season and FX has yet to issue an official renewal, leaving the show’s continuation uncertain.
  • Early reactions to Season 4 praise its return to tighter storytelling and deeper character focus compared with the previous installment.