Official Rotten Tomatoes Score For 'The Bear' Season 4 Is Out. Fans Are Disappointed

“Not surprised considering the last season was the worst season of the show,” one user wrote, echoing a sentiment shared across fan forums and comment threads.

While Season 4 still boasts a “Fresh” score, the dip raises questions about where the series is headed and whether its recent momentum might be slowing. Many fans pointed to a tonal shift, pacing issues, or the handling of key character arcs as reasons for the drop.

The decline comes as the show’s future remains uncertain. FX has yet to confirm whether Season 5 is happening, even as cast contracts reportedly leave the door open. Series creator Christopher Storer has a vision mapped out, but rising stardom and packed filming schedules among the core cast could delay or reshape what comes next.

Despite the backlash, some fans defended the new season’s direction, arguing that it reflects the chaos and ambiguity that’s always defined the show. Others say it feels like a show in transition—one that may be searching for its next act while wrapping up emotional threads.

Whether this season is a misstep or a misunderstood pivot remains to be seen. But for now, The Bear finds itself in unfamiliar territory—not as the critical darling it once was, but as a show facing the heat in more ways than one.