A ticking clock sounds in everyone’s ears, reminding them that time is running out for the Bear to become profitable. An uneven third season had some viewers ready to quit “The Bear” and all its fluorescent misery.

Carmy didn’t reveal he was planning to leave The Bear until the end. The final episode, which was filmed in one single shot, captured Carmy giving his goodbyes to Sydney and Richie after all the work they put into creating the restaurant together. It remained unclear what Carmy would do next — or if The Bear would survive without him.