Beef

“Beef Season 2” will invariably be compared to Season 1, and while it’s not quite there it’s in the same neighborhood.

All four leads are outstanding, and the razor-sharp writing gives them plenty to tear into, but the season belongs to a never better Isaac. He gives a knockout performance from beginning to end.

While the ethnic variety of "Beef" may be potent, the more critical element in its cascading series of errors, embarrassments and calamities is precisely the shared feeling of cosmic displacement—and unfairness—that bonds our two heroes, such as they are; their very particular personalities give the series its energy.

All the independent story threads are eventually tied together, and some of the final episodes of BEEF are among the best dramatic television ever brought us. Still, it might take some time for the series to finally click, a side effect of its unique perspective and unexpected tone. However, once BEEF finds its footing, it becomes a delicious drama with shocking turns, capable of dealing with complex themes with both levity and grace.

Anyone who’s ever wanted to rage against a fellow motorist will feel piercingly seen by this 10-part Netflix affair (produced by A24), and if it eventually goes somewhat off the rails toward its conclusion—albeit in a manner meant to echo its characters—it remains a surprising and amusing investigation of behind-the-wheel fury and the underlying forces that fuel it.

[Ali Wong and Steven Yeun] forge a chemistry that anchors “Beef” through its stop-and-start pacing and wild tonal swings. ... When “Beef” keeps its focus on these characters and the worlds they inhabit — like the Orange County Korean church where Danny starts to volunteer, or the high-powered conference where Amy sermonizes about “having it all” — the more it does right by the performers at its heart.

What makes “Beef” compellingly watchable is the crackling chemistry between Wong and Yeun. ... For the most part, the heavy absurdity in “Beef” works, but there are a few off notes. ... Its use of this weapon feels painful when considering the deadly toll of gun violence in the United States, especially after the Monterey Park killings shattered Asian American communities so recently. I also took issue with the series’ casting of millionaire graffiti artist David Choe as Isaac, Danny’s volatile, villainous cousin.

A masterpiece in weaving delicate narratives into something truly compelling. The absurdist elements perfectly complement the emotionally raw portraits of both protagonists, and the final episodes ties all these elements together philosophically in a neat bow: referencing Catch 22, and in doing so, alludes to a similar absurdist philosophy which Heller presented in his works. Our modern society has become a battlefied. And just like Heller's masterpiece, Beef is also throroughly dripping in irony, in every line of dialogue, it permeates everything the show is about. In Danny and Paul's relationship, this show breathes new life into an archetype of story evocative of 'Of mice and men', flipping the George and Lennie allegory on its head to phenomenal effect. A modern masterpiece of television.

Mildly entertaining. Had its moments, but wasn’t must watch TV. It’ll keep you entertained if you’re looking for a show. I liked that the episodes were around 30 minutes. The finale was horrible. I was bored by the last episode and kept checking how much time was left.

Watched 3 episodes. Interesting plot, but did not find it very engaging.

Yeun's acting is decent and it's literally the only thing that saves it from getting a 1. Everything else is *HORRIBLE*, especially the further you get into the season, with one of the worst endings to any season I've ever seen. Thoroughly unenjoyable. Oh and the lack of diversity is nauseating, too.

One of the most overrated pieces of trash. It was alright at first and then halway through it just felt like the writers threw everything out the window and said, "LET'S MAKE THIS RANDOM AND EDGY!" just as a pathetic means to push people's dopamine buttons while disregarding any story/character development that was made. Not to mention, the soundtrack is god awful nu-metal / early 00 trash I listened to as an angsty adolescent, that no adult should be unironically listening to or appreciating. This show is just straight up shallow in depth and insanely overrated junk food