Nnow that all ten episodes of season 3 of The bear fell, including an emotionally charged finale that left viewers hungry for more with a “to be continued” cliffhanger, it’s time to take stock of what happened this season.
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At the beginning of Season 3, after the Bear’s official opening, Carmy, Sydney, and the rest of the ragtag crew try to maintain their sanity as they work to keep their new restaurant afloat. Through flashbacks, we learn how the various characters found their way into food service work, and while there was plenty of action in the kitchen as the team weathered the first few months of service, several challenges arose outside of it, from Carmy’s fight with cousin Richie , a new professional opportunity for Sydney and the increasing threat of the restaurant being closed by Uncle Jimmy.
Here are all the questions we have for season 4 of The bear after finishing the third season.
Sydney Perspectives
A bottom line of The bear it’s Carmy’s poor communication, which strains almost all of her close relationships, one of the most important of which is her professional partnership with Sydney. Over the past few seasons, Sydney has been patient with Carmy’s volatile moods and reticence, but the strain it puts on their relationship in and out of the kitchen begins to show in season three. Carmy frequently undermines Sydney’s judgment and leadership in her pursuit of perfection at the Bear, leaving Sydney feeling undervalued and underappreciated, something that is evident in her reluctance to sign the partnership agreement for the restaurant. Her indecision intensifies when she is approached by Ever’s former chef, who offers her the opportunity to be head chef at his next restaurant, a job that would not only give her a higher salary and better benefits, but would also give her the opportunity to expand creatively and make a name for yourself in the culinary world outside of Carmy’s legacy. At the end of Season 3, it’s clear that Sydney will have to make a decision soon – whether that means leaving the Bear and striking out on her own or staying with Carmy and the team. What she’s leaning toward isn’t clear, though what is evident is how emotionally charged the decision is; in her final scene, Sydney sobs outside her new apartment after thinking about her time so far at Bear.
What’s with Carmy and Claire?
Carmy started season 3 definitively with Claire, after he unwittingly informed her at the end of season 2 that he didn’t want a relationship. Throughout season 3, Carmy and Claire have had no contact, despite everyone in her life telling her to stop being evasive and just call her and apologize. That being said, it’s clear that Claire is definitely on his mind, judging by the number of flashbacks he has of her throughout the season. In the season finale, the Fak brothers visit Claire at her job at the hospital to plead for her getting back with Carmy, but she tells them that she needs to listen to Carmy himself. While it’s unknown what could happen in Season 4 between Carmy and Claire, a good start would be Carmy apologizing to her.
Have Carmy and Richie reconciled?
One of the pivotal moments of the Season 2 finale was a deeply personal shouting match that occurred between Carmy and Richie after the former was accidentally locked in a refrigerator. The repercussions of this conflict are felt throughout Season 3, with Carmy and Richie stubbornly refusing to speak to each other except to fight. When they do communicate, it is often through Sydney and they use the tension that already exists between the front and back of the house as an excuse to argue with each other. At the end of season 3, the two still haven’t resolved their issues with each other, going so far as to avoid each other at Ever’s funeral dinner. We hope the “cousins” find it in their hearts to bury the hatchet in season 4.
Will there be more Luca in the future?
We first met Luca, a former co-worker of Carmy’s and fellow hot chef, in season 2 when he helped guide Marcus during a trip to the stage in Copenhagen. In season 3, Luca returns to the world of The bear both in a series of flashbacks and in the present day, coming to Chicago to attend Ever’s funeral dinner. In the scene, Luca, who shared some palpable vibes with Sydney over dinner, shares that he’ll be staying in Chicago for a few months with his sister, who has come close to growing up due to their challenging family life. A chef with unresolved family trauma, some undeniable sexual tension, plus a kitchen that may or may not be losing its sous chef? Our money is on The bear in queue a full-time role for Will Poulter in season 4.
Where does the show leave the relationship between Richie and his ex-wife?
Richie fell in love with hospitality at the end of Season 2, after a five-day stint at Andrea Terry’s (Olivia Colman) restaurant, Ever. Since then, he has been trying to make positive changes in his life and turning his passion for hospitality into a career. We see him meet his ex-wife Tiffany’s (Gillian Jacobs) new fiancé, Fred (Josh Hartnett), in episode four in a well-intentioned but awkward interaction where he apologizes for not talking to Richie before proposing. marriage. Richie says everything is fine and the couple invites him to the wedding, but he is hesitant to RSVP.
In the penultimate episode, Tiffany pressures him to RSVP, and he seems apprehensive about coming. The conversation shows how close the two have always been and are trying to get back to that point. The show leaves us wondering whether or not he will attend Tiffany’s wedding, along with other important questions about their future.
Will the company be able to make money after the important review?
Throughout Season 3, we see Carmy commit to using the best ingredients possible for the dishes on her daily-changing menu. The audience is treated to an especially funny interaction between Carmy and Uncle Jimmy, when Jimmy asks why they are spending $11,000 on butter and Carmy responds that it’s “Orwellian” (as in Orwell, Vermont), prompting Jimmy to ask: “Is this dystopian butter?”
This little scene highlights one of the biggest questions hanging over the restaurant: Will The Bear ever become profitable? This issue stresses Uncle Jimmy, the establishment’s biggest investor, who forces his nephew to meet with a man called “The Computer” to help them reduce costs and move toward profitability. We learned that Chicago Tribune goes to publish a review about the restaurant and Uncle Jimmy tells Carmy that if the review is negative, he will have to close the restaurant.
In the season finale, we see Carmy look at her phone to find several missed calls from her uncle and the Computer, and that the review of The Bear has finally been published. A bunch of adjectives, both positive and negative, appear on the screen, leaving viewers confused about what the review actually says. The ambiguity of the situation reflects the restaurant’s uncertain future.
Where will the rest of the Bear team end up?
The show prides itself on highlighting the importance of building relationships in the restaurant industry and Carmy’s biggest support system, his team, seems to be with him until the end. It’s unclear exactly what will happen to the restaurant after the finale. Uncle Jimmy has vowed to close the restaurant if it gets a bad review – and a scene towards the end hints that things may be headed that way, as we see Jimmy meet with The Computer after his talk with Carmy. Carmy and Sydney’s dream of building a Michelin-starred establishment could dissolve before it even hits its stride, which also puts their employees’ livelihoods at risk.
But by the end of season three, the team members are enjoying working hard at Bear. Tina and Ebraheim seem to be thriving in their roles in the kitchen, especially when they are listened to and respected by Carmy and the other chefs. Tina works as a line cook and Ebraheim gets help to better manage the restaurant’s fast food storefront. Marcus continues to innovate with pastels, inspired by silent films. Neil and Ted are still two lovable idiots with big hearts trying to help in any way they can but getting it wrong in the process. And at the beginning of the season, we see that Natalie, Carmy’s sister, is on the path to working things out with her mother.
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