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I Will Find You Tops Billion-Minute Week as The Bear's Final Season Premiere Dips
television1 month ago

I Will Find You Tops Billion-Minute Week as The Bear's Final Season Premiere Dips

Nielsen’s June 22–28, 2026 streaming data show The Bear’s final-season premiere at 587 million minutes, down 36% from last year’s season four launch, while six other titles surpassed one billion minutes. Netflix’s I Will Find You led overall with 2.48 billion minutes, followed by Love Island USA with 1.97 billion; other billion-minute shows included The Last Ship, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Bluey. House of the Dragon rose to 931 million on HBO Max, and Voicemails for Isabelle hit 748 million on Netflix. The figures reflect U.S. TV viewing minutes only, with World Cup play contributing to higher linear-TV totals that week.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#avatar-the-last-airbender#i-will-find-you#love-island-usa
The Bear star Abby Elliott files for divorce after a decade of marriage
entertainment1 month ago

The Bear star Abby Elliott files for divorce after a decade of marriage

Abby Elliott, best known for The Bear, filed for divorce from husband Bill Kennedy after nearly 10 years of marriage, listing irreconcilable differences and a July 8 separation. She seeks joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith (5) and William (3), and has asked for spousal support while requesting that Kennedy pay her legal fees. The couple met on the 2014 film Sex Ed and married in September 2016; Kennedy is a producer/writer on TV shows like House of Cards, Tell Me Lies and The Morning Show.

via Page Six|
#abby-elliott#bill-kennedy#custody
Abby Elliott Splits From Bill Kennedy After a Decade of Marriage
entertainment1 month ago

Abby Elliott Splits From Bill Kennedy After a Decade of Marriage

Abby Elliott, The Bear's Natalie, has filed for divorce from her husband Bill Kennedy after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. She’s seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith and William, as well as spousal support and her attorney’s fees, while asking that he not receive any spousal support. The couple, who met on the set of Sex Ed, wed in 2016 and separated in July 2026; their last public appearance together was in March 2026.

via Yahoo|
#abby-elliott#bill-kennedy#custody
Abby Elliott Files for Divorce From Bill Kennedy After Nearly a Decade
entertainment1 month ago

Abby Elliott Files for Divorce From Bill Kennedy After Nearly a Decade

Abby Elliott filed for divorce from Bill Kennedy after nearly ten years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith (5) and William (3), with Kennedy to pay spousal support and Elliott's legal fees; the couple, who wed in 2016 after meeting on the film Sex Ed, share two kids and Elliott stars on The Bear.

via E! News|
#abby-elliott#bill-kennedy#celebrity-couple
Emmys 2026: Which New Shows Missed the Nominations Cutoff
entertainment1 month ago

Emmys 2026: Which New Shows Missed the Nominations Cutoff

The article explains the 2026 Primetime Emmys eligibility window (June 1, 2025–May 31, 2026): to be nominated, a show must be American-produced and have at least six episodes released by the cutoff. Several high-profile 2025–26 titles are ineligible for Primetime nominations, including Heated Rivalry (Canadian production), The Vampire Lestat/Interview With the Vampire Season 3, House of the Dragon Season 3, Dutton Ranch, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed; some may be eligible for International Emmys instead. The Bear’s final season would count towards earlier seasons (e.g., Season 4) for nominations, Hacks’ finale is in, Widow’s Bay is noted for eligibility, and Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmys.

via Yahoo|
#eligibility-window#emmys#entertainment
The Bear: Five Seasons Ranked From Best to Least
entertainment1 month ago

The Bear: Five Seasons Ranked From Best to Least

The piece ranks all five seasons of The Bear, placing Season 2 first, Season 4 second, Season 1 third, Season 5 fourth, and Season 3 last. It praises Season 2’s focused, emotionally resonant arc and Carmy–Sydney bond, applauds Season 4 for returning the show to form with sharp standalone episodes, notes Season 5’s finale lands strongly but its early stretch feels narrow, and recognizes Season 3’s standout moments while calling its overall storytelling uneven; Season 1 is credited with establishing the premise and the show’s signature tension.

via TVLine|
#dave-nemetz#entertainment#hulu-fx
Carmy’s Next Chapter: The Bear Finale Sees Architecture Over Aprons
entertainment1 month ago

Carmy’s Next Chapter: The Bear Finale Sees Architecture Over Aprons

The Bear’s Season 5 ends with Carmy quitting the restaurant world to pursue an architecture internship, signaling a new, art- and design‑driven path as the restaurant rides a renewed two‑Michelin-star status; meanwhile, Richie and Jess head to Japan for a hospitality conference, Ebra expands Beef via a ghost kitchen empire, and Carmy’s final arc hints at life beyond the kitchen.

via Mashable|
#architecture#carm-y#entertainment
The Bear Finale Sparks Critics’ Debate: Sweet Sendoff or Unnecessary Epilogue
television1 month ago

The Bear Finale Sparks Critics’ Debate: Sweet Sendoff or Unnecessary Epilogue

THR’s critics debate whether The Bear’s series finale is a satisfying sendoff or a superfluous epilogue: Angie Han praises a world-spanning wrap that ties up threads and provides warm, if not essential, moments for Carmy and Syd, with cameos and emotionally satisfying payoffs; Daniel Fienberg calls it unnecessary and irritating, faulting heavy-handed revelations like two Michelin stars and sidelining supporting characters. The debate centers on food-as-spectacle versus character-driven storytelling, and what Syd’s arc means for the show’s future. Both praise the cast, especially Edebiri and White, while questioning what comes next for The Bear’s world.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#carmy-berzatto#critics-conversation#finale
The Bear Delivers a Gentle Goodbye to Rob Reiner in Its Finale
tv-and-movies1 month ago

The Bear Delivers a Gentle Goodbye to Rob Reiner in Its Finale

FX’s The Bear ends with a heartfelt nod to Rob Reiner, who played restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr; in the series finale, a phone exchange quotes The Princess Bride as a quiet memorial to Reiner, who died in December 2025 alongside his wife Michele Singer, an event accompanied by renewed coverage of their family tragedy and tributes from peers such as Martin Scorsese.

via Rolling Stone|
#fx#rob-reiner#the-bear
Rainy finale for The Bear leans on sentiment as chaos lingers
television1 month ago

Rainy finale for The Bear leans on sentiment as chaos lingers

In Nina Metz’s Chicago Tribune review, The Bear’s final season unfolds in a single rain-soaked Chicago day as Carmy quits, the kitchen floods, and the crew fights to stay open; while it delivers intimate character moments and a hopeful coda, the piece argues the show never fully escapes its pattern of late-night chaos, ending more with sentiment than a bold new direction.

via Chicago Tribune|
#nina-metz#season-5#television
The Bear Finale Turns 'As You Wish' into Rob Reiner's Farewell
entertainment1 month ago

The Bear Finale Turns 'As You Wish' into Rob Reiner's Farewell

The Bear's finale pays a heartfelt tribute to the late director Rob Reiner through a storyline in which his character mentors Ebra, culminating in a phone exchange that echoes Reiner’s iconic Princess Bride line, “As you wish.” The piece notes Reiner’s death in December 2025 and references a memorial at the Oscars led by Billy Crystal, highlighting the emotional impact of his career and friendship.

via The Daily Beast|
#billy-crystal#entertainment#oscars
The Bear finale hints Carmy’s next chapter—architecture over the kitchen
entertainment1 month ago

The Bear finale hints Carmy’s next chapter—architecture over the kitchen

The Bear’s Season 5 finale shows Carmy not exiting but stepping back as Sydney leads; Carmy interviews for an architecture job, signaling a career pivot. The restaurant becomes a three-way partnership with Natalie and Richie pursuing growth; the episode ends with two Michelin stars earned and Carmy contemplating a future outside the kitchen, while the ensemble ends on a hopeful note.

via Page Six|
#carmy#entertainment#michelin-stars