When will the anticipated second season of this comedy-drama television series premiere this year? Keep reading to find out.
“Value your relax time? Don’t build a restaurant.” It looks like even though the restaurant is coming together, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto will be facing some new troubles in the next season. In the first season finale, we got to see that things were getting out of control, and Carmy was faced with a decision as the kitchen started to heat up. There is no doubt that if you streamed the season as it was released last year, then the ending surely made you shout, “What happens next?”
Then we are pleased to inform you that you’re not alone, as since then, many speculations and many questions have been popping up all over social media. So, if you want to get clarity about the release, plot, and cast, among other details that make this popular series so successful, then look no further! To help you prepare before diving into the show, we’ve compiled all of the relevant information right here to get a headstart before streaming the new season!
Continue reading to learn more about FX’s The Bear Season 2.
The Bear Season 2 Release Date: When will it premiere?
After being renewed for a second season back in July 2022, the network has finally treated the fandom with the official release date, which is confirmed to be set for this summer season. Yes, after months of anticipation, the second season of FX’s The Bear will premiere this month on Thursday, June 22, 2023, on Hulu. In order to receive updates on when the new episodes premiere, interested viewers can also enable notifications of the streaming platform to get early alerts.
According to Deadline, “The Bear has exceeded our wildest creative, critical, and commercial expectations,” said Eric Schrier, FX Entertainment President, in a statement. “We deeply appreciate the brilliant work led by creator and co-showrunner Christopher Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo. Jeremy Allen White’s lead performance is spectacular, as are those of his co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, and Liza Colón-Zayas. We can’t wait to get to work on season 2.”
Storer and Calo also added: “We are so grateful to FX, our insanely talented cast, our crew who worked hard, fast, and in the dead of winter, not to mention everyone who watched. And we can’t wait to bring you all back to The Bear in 2023.” On the other hand, the official Twitter handle of the show also confirmed the release date to their followers by posting a brand new poster, quoting, “Welcome Back, Chef. #TheBearFX returns June 22. Only on @Hulu.” Take a look at the official post below:
Welcome Back, Chef. #TheBearFX returns June 22. Only on @Hulu. pic.twitter.com/Nk08vUJKUT
— The Bear (@TheBearFX) May 8, 2023
The Bear Season 2 Plot: What to expect?
The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff, and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide.
According to the official synopsis of the second season follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undertake transformational journeys of their own, each forced to confront the past and reckon with who they want to be in the future.
Of course, it turns out the only thing harder than running a restaurant is opening a new one, and the team must juggle the insane bureaucracy of permits and contractors with the beauty and creative agony of menu planning. The transition brings a newfound focus on hospitality as well. As the entire staff is forced to come together in new ways, pushing the boundaries of their abilities and relationships, they also learn what it means to be in service, both to diners and each other.
Even though series creator and EP Christopher Storer remained quiet about the plot he eventually shared some insight into the next season, quoting: “I know this sounds like I’m avoiding the question but part of the reason why I even wanted to make the show in the first place was that I probably become unhealthily obsessed with time in a lot of instances that created anxiety,” he shared.
Further adding, “And there’s no better setting than a restaurant for the pressures of that. In terms of Season 2, you’re gonna see them build a restaurant,” he continued. “They think they’re starting from a healthy place like a lot of other businesses but it just creates the same amount of problems and the same amount of headaches every day. So we see them have to step up in different ways. In some ways, they’ll regress but hopefully, they’ll ultimately come back together to open this thing by a very specific date.”
Value your relax time? Don't build a restaurant. #TheBearFX returns June 22. Only on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/afSJtsQim3
— The Bear (@TheBearFX) June 7, 2023
The Bear Season 2 Cast: Who will return?
The half-hour series Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu, Lionel Boyce as Marcus, Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina, and Abby Elliott as Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto. The other cast includes Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim, Oliver Platt as Jimmy Cicero, and Matheson as Neil Fak.
The season will also feature a newcomer Molly Gordon, and Bob Odenkirk as a guest star. The Bear was created by Christopher Storer, who also serves as executive producer alongside Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai, and Nate Matteson of Super Frog and Josh Senior, with Tyson Bidner serving as producer and Matty Matheson as co-producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.
everyone needs a friend like Ayo pic.twitter.com/D0HGMIsxPo
— The Bear (@TheBearFX) March 2, 2023
The Bear Season 2 Episodes: Where to stream?
The second season will include two more episodes than the first season, making a total of 10 episodes with an average runtime of 20–47 minutes. The network has also released the official episode guide of the season with the official titles and release schedule, which will be helpful to the readers. Here’s the complete episode guide for you to understand the order properly.
- Season 2 Episode 1: Beef – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 2: Pasta – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 3: Sundae – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 4: Honeydew – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 5: Pop – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 6: Fishes – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 7: Forks – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 8: Bolognese – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 9: Omelette – June 22, 2023
- Season 2 Episode 10: The Bear – June 22, 2023
When available to stream, The Bear Season 2 will be available on Hulu. The first season will also be accessible on Hulu for US viewers and international viewers depending on the viewers’ location and membership plans, which the users can choose from to renew their accounts and watch the series. The Bear is also available to stream in Australia Disney+, and India (Disney+ Hotstar). It is also available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories at a later date.
The clock is ticking. #TheBearFX returns June 22. pic.twitter.com/xxjMVazOdP
— The Bear (@TheBearFX) June 8, 2023
The Bear Season 2 Official Trailer
The network released the official trailer of 1:59 minutes last month which reflects that, “The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As the young chef Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.” Take a look at the official trailer on FX’s YouTube channel below:
Catch up on the previous season while you wait for The Bear Season 2 to premiere on Hulu.