# The Bear (2022–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-bear/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 93/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Christopher Storer |
| Platform | Hulu |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 4 (38 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Bear (2022–present) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Christopher Storer, streaming on Hulu. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (93%), Metascore (83/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (78%) across 4 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 80%.

## Celluloid verdict

A pressure-cooker of a series that turns restaurant work into raw, kinetic drama — anchored by career-best performances and some of the most formally daring episodes on television, even as later seasons divide on pacing.

## Synopsis

A young fine-dining chef returns to Chicago to run his late brother's chaotic sandwich shop, wrestling with grief, debt and a volatile kitchen brigade as he tries to turn a failing joint into something worthy of his talent — and to keep a found family from tearing itself apart.

## Cast

Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Bear worth watching?**
Yes — The Bear earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 93%, Metascore 83/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 78%. Audience snapshot is separate (80%). A pressure-cooker of a series that turns restaurant work into raw, kinetic drama — anchored by career-best performances and some of the most formally daring episodes on television, even as later seasons divide on pacing.

**Why is The Bear so highly rated?**
The Bear scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 93/100, Metacritic 83/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 78%. The separate audience snapshot is 80%. A pressure-cooker of a series that turns restaurant work into raw, kinetic drama — anchored by career-best performances and some of the most formally daring episodes on television, even as later seasons divide on pacing. See the full breakdown on the The Bear series page.

**How many seasons of The Bear are there?**
Check the The Bear Celluloid page for the current season count — it is an ongoing FX/Hulu kitchen drama. Watch from season 1 in order.

**Is The Bear on Hulu?**
Yes — The Bear is available on Hulu in many regions (catalogued under Hulu on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Hulu app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is The Bear on Netflix?**
No — The Bear is not on Netflix. It streams on Hulu, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Hulu. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Bear come out?**
The Bear first aired in 2022 and is still running (2022–present). Created by Christopher Storer; it streams on Hulu today.

**How many seasons of The Bear are there?**
The Bear has 4 seasons across 38 episodes (2022–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch The Bear?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Bear’s 38 episodes take roughly 29 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Bear?**
The Bear streams on Hulu in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Hulu. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Bear?**
The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas. Created by Christopher Storer.

**How many episodes are in The Bear?**
The Bear has 38 episodes across 4 seasons (2022–present).

**What is The Bear about?**
A young fine-dining chef returns to Chicago to run his late brother's chaotic sandwich shop, wrestling with grief, debt and a volatile kitchen brigade as he tries to turn a failing joint into something worthy of his talent — and to keep a found family from tearing itself apart.

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