THE BEAR Prequel Episode ‘GARY’ Surprise Drops on Hulu with Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach
If you thought the wait for the final season of The Bear was going to be quiet, think again. Out of nowhere, FX and Hulu just pulled off a wild move that no one had on their radar. A prequel episode titled “Gary” is now live and ready to stream.
The one-episode prequel, Gary, takes viewers back a few years before the chaos of The Bear kicks off. It centers on Richie and Mikey, digging deeper into their relationship before Carmy ever steps back into Chicago.
For fans who’ve been glued to the emotional rollercoaster of the series, this is the kind of extra story that hits in all the right ways.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach not only returns as Richie, but he also co-wrote the episode alongside Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as Mikey Berzatto. And keeping it all in the family, the episode is directed by The Bear creator Christopher Storer.
This is a meaningful expansion of the story, crafted by the same people who made fans care so much in the first place.
Moss-Bachrach shared the news with fans in the most Richie way possible, posting: “COUSINS! PRIMOS! CUGINI!!! Get ready for GARY!!!!
“We are so excited to finally share this little adventure with Richie and Mikey…Making this was a dream come true. Thanks to the beautiful people of Gary, Indiana and as always Chicago, Illinois. Search ‘Gary’ in HULU to watch.”
Set against the backdrop of Gary, Indiana, the episode adds texture to the already rich world of The Bear. It’s not just about filling in gaps. It’s about giving fans more time with characters they’ve invested in, especially Mikey, whose presence still looms large over the series.
With the fifth and final season of The Bear on the way this summer, this surprise drop is a gift to fans. It adds emotional weight heading into the endgame while giving longtime viewers something fresh to chew on.
Bottom line, if you’re a fan of The Bear, you’ll want to stop what you’re doing and watch Gary.