Critic Reviews

The half-hours fly by as wild twists twists pile up. What’s less expected, however — and what really lingers once the dust has settled — is the series’ emphasis on the characters’ flawed humanity, and its disarming sense of empathy for their existential despair. ... A pair of spectacular performances. ... Each joke grows from characters performed and written so vividly, they seem to leap off the screen.

A smart, sophisticated comedy with an ideal cast, artful direction, polished production design. ... The rare show that, like Everything, honors the differences in class, ethnicity, and personality that make each of its mostly Asian-American characters unique, rather than flattening them into some idealized exercise in “positive representation.” It’s a remarkably confident debut from Dave and Undone vet Lee, and one that keeps upping its ante until the bitter, big-hearted end.

What makes this one of the most invigorating, surprising and insightful debuts of the past year is how personally and culturally specific its study of anger is. Every unhappy person in it is unhappy in a different and fascinating way.

“Beef,” which plays like “Falling Down” meets “Changing Lanes” with a little bit of “White Lotus” for good measure, but stands on its own as a bold, darkly funny, emotionally bruising, provocative and wicked-smart social satire — the best series I’ve seen this year.

Testament to wonderful writing and superb performances. The best new series of the year so far has just cut you up – now go chase it down.

"Beef" is magnificent and maniacal, an utterly unique story that spins the everyday into the epic. Anchored by outstanding performances by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as the feuding drivers who gleefully trash their own lives in pursuit of revenge, "Beef" is depraved without being heartless.

Polish up those Emmys for the year’s best and most addictive new series—a tale of LA road rage starring Stephen Yuen and Ali Wong (both perfection) that explodes with fun, feeling and rule-breaking experimentation. Nobody who sees it is going to shut up about it.

Season 2 delivers on all fronts. With its fantastic performances and a swirling, synthy score from Finneas (who also gets a fun little cameo), Lee Sung Jin’s series remains an untouchable force.

Every bit the excruciating masterpiece the first season was. Everything you hoped would come back to this series does: Squirm-worthy and awkward interactions; deep commentary on class and status; plot twists that are outlandish but oh-so-satisfying.

The clash between Lee and his chief quartet’s empathetic touches and the inhumanity brought to bear as the season unfolds lends “Beef” heightened maturity.