The Bear's Season 3 premiere on Hulu garnered a record-breaking 5.4 million views within four days, becoming the most-watched scripted series debut on the platform and the third-largest season premiere in Hulu's history. The show's popularity has been on the rise, with a 24% increase in viewership from Season 2's premiere, partially attributed to the Hulu on Disney+ add-on. Alongside critical acclaim and award wins, Season 3 opens with a poignant exploration of trauma and loss in Carmy's life, setting the stage for future episodes' narrative arcs and character development.