The Bear' Season 4 finale sees Carmy make a big decision and leaves the future of the restaurant and the series in question.

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.

This article discusses, in depth, the events of The Bear’s Season 4 finale. You’ve got to feel for Sydney Adamu. Played by Ayo Edebiri, whose understated performance is a highlight of The Bear’s fourth season,