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Season 1 – Beef

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Two strangers get into a road rage incident that brings chaos into their lives.
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Beef — Season 1

Beef — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun are a diabolically watchable pair of adversaries in Beef, a prime cut comedy that finds the pathos in pettiness.

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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 12/14/2023
No show captured 2023’s undercurrent of unfocused discontent with the intensity, empathy and underlying humor of Lee Sung Jin’s eight-episode Beef. Go to Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/08/2023
At first, this simple yet amusing premise seems better suited to a 90-minute feature than a 10-episode Netflix series. But it soon becomes apparent that Lee is doing more than just a live-action Looney Tunes bit. Go to Full Review Camilla Long The Times (UK) 04/25/2023
This is a nerve-jangling, synapse-zinging ride into madness, and it’s great. Go to Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching Apr 17
This is how you write a show. This is why you make a show! Healing people. Healing yourself. Showing people the love that they’re missing is not so far away. Hold on, and keep living. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Aug 8
3/5
A different story that escalates in violence and depth with a good treatment of interesting themes. It can be a bit repetitive in its development, but is short and dynamic, that makes it entertaining and captivating to watch. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Rose Ho The Asian Cut Aug 2
4.5/5
A veritable buffet of well-seasoned performances and a deliciously dark plot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Irene T @totoirene 1d Although the pacing is a little slow, it is a truly remarkable film. The performances by both actors were outstanding. See more Val A @RT76890001 May 31 Love the story and pacing. Ali Wong crushes as usual. See more Jokic V @RT39619439 May 6 Kept hoping the series would get better after the 1st few episodes and read positive reviews, but this series both season 1 and 2 were disappointing. I would even say, the more you watched, the worse it becomes. Several people said the final episode really brought it together but I would say, epic failure. Not great acting and I think junior high students would have written a better series. Don't waste your time as you can find so much better out there to watch. See more Daryl D @DmacVisuals May 5 "Drive"— Incubus See more Sashi W @sashiw May 1 Best season of Beef! Such a great show, plot and the cast is amazing. See more Kristina T @RT59555218 Apr 26 I can’t believe I got to witness such an incredible show. Couldn’t stop watching it, so brilliant and raw, the people are so off putting but real. I don’t know what else to say but wow. See more Read all reviews
Beef — Season 1

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Lee Sung-jin

Creator

Steven Yeun

Danny Cho

Ali Wong

Amy Lau

Joseph Lee

George

Young Mazino

Paul

David Choe

Isaac

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2023 The Birds Don't Sing, They Screech in Pain A run-in with a hostile motorist sends Danny into a rage and leads to a tense chase across town; Amy's unexpected guest leaves a lasting impression. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 6, 2023 The Rapture of Being Alive An enraged Amy finds new purpose as cracks in her seemingly perfect marriage begin to show; Danny seeks a fresh start for his failing family business. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 6, 2023 I Am Inhabited by a Cry Danny experiences a catharsis in the presence of an old flame; Amy's relationship with George suffers another setback; a catfishing scheme goes too far. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 6, 2023 Just Not All at the Same Time With her future hanging in the balance, Amy heads to Las Vegas for work, while a smitten Paul and an exasperated Danny follow wild pursuits of their own. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2023 Such Inward Secret Creatures George makes a new friend; Danny proposes a dangerous plan; Amy agrees to a rendezvous; Naomi acts on a hunch. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2023 We Draw a Magic Circle Fumi's pointed comments and Naomi's meddling put Amy and George on edge; as Isaac hustles to get out of trouble, Danny receives an unexpected offer. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 6, 2023 I Am a Cage Amy and Danny both experience positive changes in their lives, but lingering secrets and emotional challenges force them to confront hard truths. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 6, 2023 The Drama of Original Choice Painful memories push Amy to confront her family issues and marital woes; Danny spins an elaborate lie that leads him down a dangerous path. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 6, 2023 The Great Fabricator Danny moves from fear into panic as new crises arise; willing to do whatever it takes to keep June safe, Amy devises a perilous scheme. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 6, 2023 Figures of Light The consequences of their actions leave Danny and Amy in a surreal situation that tests their grasp on reality. Details

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Beef — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jake Schreier, HIKARI, Lee Sung-jin
Creator
Lee Sung-jin
Executive Producer
Lee Sung-jin, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich
Screenwriter
Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen, Kevin Rosen, Niko Gutierrez-Kovner, Lee Sung-jin, Joanna Calo, Alex Russell, Alice Ju, Carrie Kemper, Jean Kyoung Frazier
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2023