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Is The Bear (2022) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
The Bear (2022) has a TMDB audience score of 8.2/10 from 2,005 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a drama and comedy show rated TV-MA, 5 seasons, 46 episodes. In the US it is on Disney+, Hulu with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop.
Tagline: Back for seconds.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.2/10 (2,005 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Length | 5 seasons, 46 episodes |
| Release | 2022-06-23 |
| Status | Ended |
| Latest air date | 2026-06-25 |
| Themes TMDB tags | suicide, chicago, illinois, restaurant, group therapy, family business , community |
| People | Created by Christopher Storer. Starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Disney+, Hulu |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | No |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 2,005 voters landed at 8.2/10
- You like to settle into a series: 5 seasons, 46 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Disney+, Hulu)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated TV-MA
If you like it, try
- Shameless (2011), TMDB 8.2/10
- Six Feet Under (2001), TMDB 8.1/10
- After Life (2019), TMDB 7.9/10
- Succession (2018), TMDB 8.3/10
Questions
Is The Bear worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 2,005 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch The Bear?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Disney+, Hulu with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Bear?
5 seasons, 46 episodes.
What is The Bear rated?
It carries a TV-MA rating in the US.
Who is in The Bear?
Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliott.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.