‘The Bear’ Ends: Where Does Carmy Go and What Happens to the Restaurant?
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Original Beef of Chicagoland,” the series finale of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu.
The real restaurant was the friendships they made along the way.
That’s basically the hyper-earnest thesis of “The Bear,” which aired its series finale on Hulu on Thursday. Sure, the titular restaurant can sear a critically acclaimed scallop, but it’s always been about the people making, serving and eating the food. That’s what makes it all mean something. The Bear “has something” that no other restaurant has, says Will Poulter’s Luca in a clichéd farewell monologue. And what’s that? “Family.”
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In the penultimate episode of “The Bear,” Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and co. survive a brutal service that threatened to be their last. A thunderstorm, supply issues and too many reservations pushed the kitchen staff to the brink. And Uncle Jimmy (Oliver Platt), who has bankrolled the restaurant as it upgraded from an italian beef shop to a fine dining establishment, is out of cash. (He had even sold his watches to stay afloat.)
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The entire season to that point had taken place over the course of one evening, and, in a breath of fresh air, the finale spans the days following that calamitous — but ultimately successful — service. Natalie (Abby Elliott) informs Richie he’s been invited to join an international hospitality seminar in Japan, and she and Carmy urge him to board his first-ever flight and go.
Ebraheim’s (Edwin Lee Gibson) detailed pitch to franchise The Beef, the profitable sandwich window part of the restaurant, and open ghost kitchens in the suburbs finally reaches Carmy, who gives his stamp of approval. Marcus (Lionel Boyce) drops Luca off at the airport — his pastry pal is heading back to Copenhagen. And Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) prepares to take on the role of Sydney’s chef de cuisine.
And, finally, Carmy answers the phone when that unknown number calls him for the third or fourth time. It’s Peter Clark, aka “Star Man,” who delivers the news that The Bear has been awarded two Michelin stars. In one of the most affecting scenes of the season, Sydney asks Carmy, “Did we get a star?” and Carmy shakes his head no, before replying: “You got two.” (That’s “you,” not “we” — remember, he announced his plan to leave the culinary industry at the end of Season 4 and spent all of Season 5 working under Sydney in a passing of the torch. Or spatula.) Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it. But a few minutes later, after they’ve parted, Sydney bursts out of the kitchen to embrace Carmy, crying and wrapping her arms around her former boss, mentor and best friend.
Elsewhere, Jimmy and the Beef boys begin their new venture and scope out their first ghost kitchen. (In a nice tribute to the late Rob Reiner, Ebra dials up his character Albert to tell him the good news.) With Sydney now in charge of the main dining room, The Bear will continue to operate as an elite restaurant with sandwich spinoffs.
John Mulaney makes a late-season appearance as cousin-by-marriage Stevie. He drops off Carmy, who is unusually clad in a suit and tie, at a building downtown to meet a woman named Sue (Bonnie Hunt). It’s an interview for something, but it feels more like a therapy session, as Carmy explains why he’s leaving the kitchen and admits about his final service, “If I had been in charge — if I had been the head chef — I would have made it worse.”
He’s confident in his choice to leave The Bear in the hands of Sydney and Richie and co., and he says it was amazing it was to see everyone “score.” “Even though it sucked,” he says, “it was the most fun I’ve ever had.”
Eventually, it’s revealed that Carmy is interviewing for an internship at an architectural firm, where he’ll take his obsession with the colors, presentation and design of food and apply it to buildings.
In one of the show’s final scenes, Richie takes his young daughter, Eva, to the restaurant, where he’s set up a surprise birthday party. The whole gang is there — including absentee guest stars Bob Odenkirk, Josh Hartnett and Molly Gordon (we never do get full closure on the Carmy and Claire romance). Everyone is singing, talking, laughing, enjoying food.
Then Richie is taking off on his flight to Japan, nervously looking out the window, when a hand reaches out to comfort him. It’s his colleague Jess (Sarah Ramos), resolving their long “will they, won’t they” dynamic. (At least one of the main characters seems to finish the series with some action on the romance front.)
And Carmy’s at his new desk, wearing his white tee and apron. He sends a text to his deceased brother Mikey (Jon Bernthal) — “All good” — and stops to appreciate his new surroundings. Still, he closes his eyes and thinks about his happy place — the restaurant. Not because it’s where he spent his formative years pursuing greatness, but because that’s where his people are.
Jump to Comments Loading comments...Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
