‘The Bear’ gets a solid send-off in final season — after overstaying its welcome: review
Season 5 is the best season of "The Bear" in several years. That’s not saying much; this show has always been more mediocre than its Emmys would have you believe. But, it's a solid send-off.
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TV ‘The Bear’ gets a solid send-off in final season — after overstaying its welcome: review By Lauren Sarner Published June 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Yes, chef, one last time. The fifth and final season of “The Bear” takes inspiration from “The Pitt,” as the whole story takes place over the course of just one day. This makes it the best season in several years. That’s not saying much; this show has always been more mediocre than its Emmys would have you believe. But, it’s not a disastrous finale (like “Euphoria”). It’s a solid send-off.
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