The Bear season 3
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | June 26, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Key people | Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Jeremy Allen White, Matty Matheson |
Number of employees | Cast and crew of the season |
| Website | www |
The third installment of the American comedy-drama series The Bear was released in its entirety on June 26, 2024, through FX on Hulu. The production is overseen by showrunners Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo. FX announced the renewal for this ten-episode season in November 2023. The narrative centers on Jeremy Allen White portraying Carmy Berzatto, a celebrated chef who returns to Chicago to oversee the kitchen of his deceased brother's sandwich shop.
The supporting ensemble, including Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson, continue their roles from previous seasons. Filming commenced in Chicago in February 2024 following the official renewal. Critical response to the season has been favorable.
Main
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard "Richie" Jerimovich
- Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
- Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Marrero
- Abby Elliott as Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
Recurring
- Jon Bernthal as Michael "Mikey" Berzatto
- Joel McHale as David Fields
- Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim
- Corey Hendrix as Gary "Sweeps" Woods
- Oliver Platt as Jimmy "Cicero" Kalinowski
- José Cervantes as Angel
- Richard Esteras as Manny
- Chris Witaske as Pete
- Molly Gordon as Claire Dunlap
- Robert Townsend as Emmanuel Adamu
- Alex Moffat as Josh
- Ricky Staffieri as Theodore "Teddy" Fak
- Adam Shapiro as Adam Shapiro
- Christopher Zucchero as "Chi-Chi"
Guest
- Carmen Christopher as Chester
- Gillian Jacobs as Tiffany "Tiff" Jerimovich
- Mitra Jouhari as Kelly
- Will Poulter as Luca
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto
- Olivia Colman as Chef Andrea Terry
- Sarah Ramos as Jessica
- Andrew Lopez as Garrett
- Rene Gube as Rene, general manager of Ever.
- John Mulaney as Stevie
- David Zayas as David
- John Cena as Sammy Fak
- Brian Koppelman as Nicholas "The Computer" Marshall
- Josh Hartnett as Frank
- Chefs Daniel Boulud, René Redzepi, and Thomas Keller make appearances portraying themselves.
Episodes
Development
In November 2023, after the debut of the second season, FX confirmed a renewal of The Bear for a third season consisting of ten episodes. Executive production duties continued under co-showrunners Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo, joined by Hiro Murai, Josh Senior, and lead actor Matty Matheson.
Writing
Christopher Storer penned every episode apart from "Napkins", "Ice Chips", and "Apologies", which were authored by Catherine Schetina, Calo, and supervising producer Alex Russell, respectively.
Casting
Josh Hartnett was cast as Tiffany’s fiancé after a prior conversation with Storer regarding a possible film project; he agreed to join without reviewing the script. John Cena took on the role of Sammy Fak. The episode titled "Forever" features guest appearances by acclaimed chefs Christina Tosi and Grant Achatz.
Costuming
Courtney Wheeler, responsible for costume design, emphasized the importance of choosing vintage neckties for Fak’s wardrobe as a distinctive style choice in the third season.
Set decoration and props
Ceramic artist Jono Pandolfi provided between 1,000 and 2,000 plates and bowls to equip the Bear restaurant set. A notable expense during season three was the use of fresh flowers, which were kept in refrigerated storage backstage to protect them from heat emitted by filming equipment.
Filming
Production for season three commenced in February 2024. In March, leaked footage depicting a funeral led fans to speculate about the event being Marcus' mother’s funeral. The second episode, "Next," was completed within two days of filming. Main cast member Ayo Edebiri made her directorial debut with episode six, "Napkins," after joining the Directors Guild of America. Filming for parts of season four occurred simultaneously with season three.
Scott D. Smith, who has overseen sound production since the series began, noted that this season features a quieter soundscape compared to earlier ones. Cinematographer Andrew Wehde highlighted showrunner Chris Storer’s strategy to avoid repetition by varying musical choices, pacing, and emotional tones while preserving narrative cohesion and character consistency.
Release
Originally scheduled for June 27, 2024, the third season of The Bear premiered one day earlier on June 26, 2024, through Hulu and Disney+.
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 87 critics rated the third season positively, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10. The critical consensus praises The Bear for sustaining its high quality through gripping and intense storytelling, though some reviews point out moments of repetition or overambition. On Metacritic, the season earned a weighted average score of 80 out of 100 based on 44 critic evaluations.
James Poniewozik from The New York Times called the season an "astonishing display of talent," applauding its creative execution while acknowledging it might not satisfy viewers seeking strong narrative drive.
Awards and Nominations
The third installment of the series received 13 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. These included Outstanding Comedy Series; Outstanding Lead Actor for Jeremy Allen White; Outstanding Lead Actress for Ayo Edebiri; Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for the episode "Napkins"; Supporting Actor nod for Ebon Moss-Bachrach; Supporting Actress recognition for Liza Colón-Zayas; Guest Actor nomination for Jon Bernthal; and Guest Actress nominations awarded to Olivia Colman and Jamie Lee Curtis.