I Can't Wait For The Bear Season 4, And These 5 Convincing Theories Make It Even More Exciting

Ever since its premiere in 2022, I have been in love with The Bear, and the following five theories about season 4 are making the anticipation even greater. The Bear is a comedy drama centered on Carmen, a professional chef who decides to take over his brother's Chicago sub shop following his death. Over the course of three seasons, audiences have watched Carmy struggle to keep the restaurant afloat, all while he deals with his grief and past trauma. The Bear is known for its high stakes and intense nature, so its next season will have to reach these expectations.

Based on how The Bear season 3 ended, we can make a few assumptions about what will happen in season 4. For example, the final episode of The Bear season 3 saw the restaurant getting its official review in the Chicago Tribune, and in particular, Carmy having a bad reaction to it. The finale also highlights the fact that Syd has been offered a new position at a different restaurant, and might just take it. At the moment, the fate of The Bear is in serious flux, leading to many potential changes in The Bear season 4.

5 The Bear Closes Temporarily

How The Bear's Closing Will Be A Good Thing

One major theory going into The Bear season 4 is that the restaurant will close due to the restaurant's lack of funds. At the end of season 3, Carmy not only sees the Chicago Tribune review, but also has a number of missed calls from Cicero and Computer. This implies that Cicero, unhappy with the review, is finally going to pull his funding of The Bear. Plus, the calls from Computer show that, even if Cicero doesn't pull out, the money simply isn't there to keep the business going. Thus, Carmy will probably have to close The Bear temporarily.

Although this seems like a dire situation, I think closing The Bear would be something of a relief. Arguably, the happiest moments of the show have been when Carmy and his crew are working together to get the restaurant up and running without the stress of customers. Furthermore, closing The Bear will allow Carmy time to reflect on his choices, which were particularly harsh in season 3. Finally, closing The Bear could also allow the sandwich window to thrive, forcing Carmy to realize that Chicago subs are just as beloved as high-quality fine dining.

4 Syd Leaves The Restaurant (For Now)

Why Syd Has To Leave The Bear

An equally devastating event that may occur in The Bear season 4 is Sydney taking up Adam Shapiro on his job offer and leaving The Bear. Syd and Carmy have always had a complex relationship, and season 3 saw it come to a head, as Carmy continued to ice Sydney out of important decisions. Because of this, Syd will likely quit The Bear and take on this new job. She may even bring Marcus with her, considering The Bear's potential budget cuts. However, that is far from a guarantee that she will like the new job, or even stay there.

As much as it pains me, I think Sydney has to leave The Bear. From the start, she has been characterized as ambitious and Carmy has stifled this. Working with Adam, Syd will probably get to do all the things she couldn't at The Bear, but she may quickly realize that it isn't as fulfilling as she hoped. Presumably, her relationship with Adam won't be as satisfying as what she has with Carmy, and she will see that The Bear may be difficult, but it is a place that she truly cares about, full of people she loves.

3 The Restaurant Finds A New Investor

The Bear May Opt For A Plot Twist

One The Bear season 4 plot point that initially seems boring, but will be weirdly exciting, is finding a new investor. If Cicero pulls out of The Bear in season 4, which seems likely, Carmy and Nat will have to seek out a new investor for the restaurant. This will have to be a person who they can trust and build a relationship with, but also someone who has plenty of money to spare. Already, we've seen the troubles The Bear had with Cicero, so this will be an especially important and touchy job for someone to take on.

There are a few key options for who could be The Bear's new investor. One positive choice would be Chef Andrea Terry. After closing Ever, Terry may still want her hands in the restaurant business without having to be right in the kitchen. However, based on her desire for personal fulfillment, this may be a long shot. Another spookier option could be Uncle Lee. Audiences have yet to see him in the present day, and he has personal ties to The Bear. Finally, Tiff's new fiancée, Frank, could also be an option, seeing as he is rich.

2 Carmy Reconciles With His Loved Ones (Including Claire)

Why Carmy Needs To Change His Ways

The Bear offers up plenty of dire situations, but one of the messiest is Carmy and his relationships with others. In The Bear season 3, Carmy pretty much isolates himself from everyone, putting all his focus on the restaurant to a dangerous degree. He becomes slightly unbearable, which is part of why The Bear isn't working. Because of this, season 4 will have to see Carmy facing up to his failures and reconciling with the people who matter most to him: Richie, Syd, Nat, Donna, Cicero, and most importantly, Claire.

Among all of these theories, this is probably the one that is most pressing. In order for The Bear season 4 to work, Carmy needs to come to terms with the problems that have been haunting him since the show's start, including his grief for Michael and his fear of happiness. Carmy's dismissal of Claire was a particularly harsh moment for the main character, and he will need to apologize for his story to feel complete. If he wants The Bear to be a success, he will have to work on his own issues first.

1 Carmy Finally Makes The Bear Work

Will The Bear Season 4 Be The Final Season?

Last but not least, a theory that I hope comes true in The Bear season 4 is that the restaurant finally succeeds. The Bear is not the type of show to fabricate happy endings, but it would be really disappointing if the restaurant failed completely. Despite all the obstacles in their way, The Bear's staff is well-equipped and full of talent, so it shouldn't really take that much to make everything work out. All they need is money and a few heart-to-hearts. Even a glimmer of hope at the end of The Bear season 4 would be much appreciated.

Although rumors have flown around that The Bear season 4 will be the last season, that has yet to be confirmed. Because of this, the above theories may be subject to change. If The Bear is going to end with season 4, then every storyline needs to achieve a satisfying if not happy ending. However, if there is more story to come, then some plots may be stretched out or complicated. Either way, I'm thrilled for The Bear to return, and hopefully, the new season will offer up some moments of happiness in the midst of all the chaos.