The third season of the critically acclaimed culinary drama has taken Hulu by storm, setting record-breaking viewing numbers and continuing its impressive growth trajectory.
- July 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - Season 3 of "The Bear" debuted with record breaking views. According to Disney, the new season of the FX on Hulu series drew an astonishing 5.4 million viewers in its first four days of streaming. This marks the largest premiere of a scripted series in Hulu history, the third-largest premiere of any kind on the platform, and the biggest FX on Hulu season premiere ever.
The massive viewership numbers include viewers watching the season's 10 episodes on Hulu, Hulu via Disney+ bundles in the United States, and regular Disney+ accounts in international markets (where available). Disney credits the cross-platform availability of season 3 with providing a significant boost to its viewership.
Season 3 also continues a trend of consecutive ratings growth for the show. It garnered 24% more views in its first four days compared to the same period after season 2 was released. season 2, in turn, had grown by 70% over season 1.
While fan enthusiasm remains strong, "The Bear" season 3 has received a more measured response from critics compared to the glowing reviews that accompanied its earlier seasons. However, the show has already been renewed for a fourth season, a portion of which was reportedly filmed back-to-back with season 3.
Season 3 follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the rest of The Bear staff as they navigate the early challenges of running the restaurant after its transformation into a finer dining destination. The daily grind of the restaurant business proves to be an uphill battle, with Carmy's intensity putting pressure on his staff.
