FX Releases Prequel Episode 'Gary' for 'The Bear' Exclusively on Hulu
FX surprise-released a prequel episode titled 'Gary' for the series 'The Bear' on May 5, 2026. The hour-long episode stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Jon Bernthal as Michael, exploring their characters' relationship during a work trip to Gary, Indiana. It is available as a standalone show on Hulu, with various subscription options including bundles with Disney+.
upi.comFX released a prequel episode titled 'Gary' for the series 'The Bear' on May 5, 2026, making it available exclusively on Hulu. The hour-long episode stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Jon Bernthal as Michael, following the two characters on a work trip to Gary, Indiana.
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It explores the complicated relationship between Richie and Mikey, uncovering new layers of Mikey's mental state while offering insight into Richie's character as first met in Season 1 of 'The Bear'.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal announced the episode 'Gary' on Instagram, stating they are excited to share the adventure with Richie and Mikey. The actors wrote the episode together, with Bernthal sharing a photo on Instagram captioned 'This. Fr.
Slaps. I promise. The episode appears as its own show on Hulu, separate from 'The Bear' catalog. 99 per month after the trial.
99 per month. 99 per month for ad-free Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max.
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FX released the prequel episode 'Gary' for 'The Bear' on Hulu.
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal announced the episode 'Gary' on Instagram.
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Jon Bernthal shared a photo on Instagram captioned 'This. F****r. Slaps. I promise. Couldn’t be more proud.'
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal wrote the episode 'Gary' together.
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The episode 'Gary' was secretly filmed.
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Hulu set pricing for bundles including Disney+ starting at $12.99 per month.
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Potential Impact
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Deeper understanding of series backstory, potentially influencing perceptions of Season 1 events.
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Enhanced viewer engagement with 'The Bear' series through added context on character relationships.
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Boost in social media buzz from actors' Instagram announcements and promotional captions.
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Potential increase in Hulu subscriptions due to the exclusive release and free trial offer.
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Opportunity for viewers to explore Disney+ bundles for cost savings on multiple streaming services.
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