Setting the Table for Season 3 of 'The Bear'

Put on your aprons, sharpen your knives, and prepare yourself to binge-watch season 3 of The Bear. The third season of FX and Hulu’s dramedy, which premiered on Hulu and Disney+ on June 26th, is an emotional feast waiting to be devoured. Savor every fight, heartwarming moment, and immerse yourself in the frenzy of the kitchen in this 10 episode season. 

Season 2 left off with a whirlwind of events. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) got trapped in the walk-in freezer during opening night, forcing him to re-examine his priorities. Without their head chef, sous chef Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) had to take over to keep the kitchen running. Cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), a character we all grew to love in season 2, stepped up and employed all his new skills alongside Syd and the rest of the kitchen to make for a successful opening night. However, while the chaos of the kitchen ensued, Carmy regressed into his old self, deciding that pursuing a relationship with Claire was a mistake, which he explained to Tina while trapped in the walk-in. However, he was unaware that Claire overheard the entire conversation which ultimately led to the end of their relationship. 

Now, The Bear returns after winning copious amounts of Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe awards this past winter, and the third season will continue with the reopening of the new restaurant following “Friends and Family” night. From more celebrity guests such as John Cena and Oppenheimer’s Josh Hartnett to a whole slew of chef cameos, this season is being turned up a notch. 

The characters, the kitchen, the relationships, and nuanced, moving depictions of grief are what have fans coming back. Just as stressful and captivating as its first two seasons, The Bear will leave you calling friends “cousin” or saying “Yes, Chef” in conversations long after the season is over.