Judging by the early reviews, Beef is the next Netflix series that’s set to be a cult hit. A dark comedy starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, Beef has been likened in its quality to former hit Squid Game and promises just as many twists, turns and heart-wrenching moments – not to mention stellar performances from its lead cast.
So far, the show has earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score (a tough accolade to achieve) and hundreds of glowing Twitter and Google reviews from watchers – plus some pretty impressive responses from film critics.
From production company A24, which has given us the likes of Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ladybird and Euphoria, it’s not surprising that the hype around Beef is real. Here’s everything we know about the show…
What is Beef about?
The show centres around two strangers whose lives collide after they incense each other during an incident of road rage – resulting in the pair of them going to bizarre lengths to take revenge on each other, as we learn more and more about what’s really going on beneath the surface.
The official Netflix plotline reads: “A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.”
Who’s in the cast of Beef?
The aforementioned Ali Wong and Steven Yeun play lead characters Amy Lau (an entrepreneur) and Danny Cho (a contractor), supported by Young Mazino, Joseph Lee, David Choe and Patti Yasutake in the wider cast. Emily In Paris star Ashley Park also appears.
The cast of Beef is predominantly Asian-American, though creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin told Variety that while “the characters happen to be Asian American, there’s so much more to them than just that.”
He added that he originally imagined Ali’s character as a white man, “a Stanley Tucci-type”, adding that he didn’t want the show to be centred around race. “I abandoned [that] very quickly because especially in the modern era, you have to talk about race, and there’s so many other shows that do that very well,” he said.
Is there a trailer for Beef?
There is! And it promises drama, hilarity and er, some threatening violence. Enjoy:
What are viewers saying about Beef?
The widespread response has been overwhelmingly positive – in fact, many are saying it’s the best show Netflix has ever given us.
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