Beef
Netflix | Release Date: April 6, 2023
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 53 Ratings
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TVJerryApr 15, 2023
Steven Yeun plays a struggling contractor who gets into a road rage incident with Ali Wong's upscale entrepeneur. During the 10 episode series, their grudge escalates in gripping ways. The first few eps establish their situations andSteven Yeun plays a struggling contractor who gets into a road rage incident with Ali Wong's upscale entrepeneur. During the 10 episode series, their grudge escalates in gripping ways. The first few eps establish their situations and relationships, but as the conflicts intensify, so does the drama. Both Yeun and Wong are great and creator Lee Sung Jin has given them compelling characters that they create with depth and despair. As a matter of fact, all of the performances excel and the interactions continually shift, echoing the plot's shifting modifications. This series may start a bit slow, but once it kicks in, there are shocks and surprises to make it a riveting ride. NOTE: They use a Ring doorbell in several scenes and my dog would jump up and run to the door every time.)… Expand
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saucyninja007May 2, 2023
I will be honest. I only started watching the show because I was tired of seeing the ad on Netflix. What a very pleasant surprise! I was only expecting a shallow show with unsympathetic characters involved in a cycle of petty revenge. But toI will be honest. I only started watching the show because I was tired of seeing the ad on Netflix. What a very pleasant surprise! I was only expecting a shallow show with unsympathetic characters involved in a cycle of petty revenge. But to reduce the show to that premise is seriously underselling it. I was not prepared for a show with such genuine, complex, well-written, well-acted, believable, and sympathetic characters. Is it a comedy with tragic moments? Is it a tragedy with comedic moments? It works as both. I laughed consistently. I was nearly moved to tears on multiple occasions. The characters are nuanced, complex, and dynamic. The plot is an unpredictable rollercoaster but the surprising moments never feel unearned. Careful watchers will pick up on the foreshadowing along the way, yet I do not think even seasoned viewers will be able to guess how the story ends. All I am going to say is that the ending is extremely cathartic in the best way possible. I can honestly see myself re-watching this show to pick up on missed details or witness newcomers' first reactions. You usually only see quality shows like this on HBO.… Expand
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icotzabbApr 13, 2023
This was a perfect show right up until the last couple episodes. Even so, really enjoyed this. Incredible writing, incredibly funny. Great performances by the core cast. And most importantly its HONEST in the way actual people perceive the world.
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9
umrttlApr 29, 2023
Surprisingly good show. Kinda made me sad that it ended but it was a satisfying enough ending.
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10
lavierreApr 10, 2023
I didn’t know what to expect from this show, but to just say I wasn’t disappointed isn’t enough. It was as captivating as it was enjoyable to watch, it was unpredictable and fun, everything about it was so great. Would definitely recommend toI didn’t know what to expect from this show, but to just say I wasn’t disappointed isn’t enough. It was as captivating as it was enjoyable to watch, it was unpredictable and fun, everything about it was so great. Would definitely recommend to a friend.… Expand
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yanis_rtxApr 10, 2023
Fresh, bold, funny and somehow smart, Beef is a surprinsingly good netflix show about mental health, social struggle and how love and hate are deeply bound sentiments, outlined by strong acting and nostalgic music. One of a kind.
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9
bertobellamyApr 11, 2023
Great series that presents another perspective of the asian life in the U.S. Steven Yeun and Ali Wond are astounding, and the story is very addictive. Musical selection is on point.
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AcrofiloMay 11, 2023
The premise is great but the conflicts are childish and everything derails very soon. By episode 3 it is just plain stupid. Also, easy with the product placements... Geez.
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getsmeliftedApr 30, 2023
This was a lot better than I thought it would be. You can never trust any hype these days but this actually deserves it. I'm not a fan of the massive shift in tones in the last few episodes however I would say they just about pulled it off. IThis was a lot better than I thought it would be. You can never trust any hype these days but this actually deserves it. I'm not a fan of the massive shift in tones in the last few episodes however I would say they just about pulled it off. I see people wanting a season 2. I don't agree unless it's an anthology. Most if not all stories benefit greatly by ending at the right time and they shouldn't try to milk this one.… Expand
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BulgarianCriticMay 10, 2023
With a pretty interesting and hilarious start the show was able to grab your attention. Unfortunately, it sometimes let it go for a bit too long with episodes that did connect with the overall idea but were very slow and sometimes tedious.With a pretty interesting and hilarious start the show was able to grab your attention. Unfortunately, it sometimes let it go for a bit too long with episodes that did connect with the overall idea but were very slow and sometimes tedious. The final episodes were great and hilarious and the acting from everyone was top notch. I do recommend you check it out.… Expand
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9
MaulcunApr 10, 2023
Once started I couldn't stop watching until the end, it was so good. The writing is phenomental and the acting is fantastic!

This series started out being one thing and ended up taking you on a journey of dark comedy, drama, violence,Once started I couldn't stop watching until the end, it was so good. The writing is phenomental and the acting is fantastic!

This series started out being one thing and ended up taking you on a journey of dark comedy, drama, violence, intergenerational trauma, wealth-gap inequities, importance of mental health, and finally existential crisis!

The characters are so irredemable at times and it seems hard to keep rooting for them. But you can't help appreciate how real and raw they are written.

They aren't going to do the right thing, or react the way you would hope they would, because humans are unpredicatable and we dont always do the right thing like how most movies would portray.… Expand
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10
smarholmApr 9, 2023
This series was a nice surprise! Loved it!
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10
GlagaireApr 8, 2023
Absolutely awesome breath of fresh air. Such an original idea, really unique characters, well written (Lee Sung Jin), well-acted (Yeun & Wong)and great direction (Hikari & Schreier). God knows the struggle they went through to get such anAbsolutely awesome breath of fresh air. Such an original idea, really unique characters, well written (Lee Sung Jin), well-acted (Yeun & Wong)and great direction (Hikari & Schreier). God knows the struggle they went through to get such an off-the-wall idea to the screen but it pays off in spades. Apart from being both funny and moving it also compliments 'Everything Everywhere' by taking a look at how internal discontent can manifest and impact a persons sense of happiness. The only downside is that the single season is perfectly wrapped up with no need for anything further. Hopefully the same creatives follow it up with something equally enjoyable.… Expand
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10
GachanApr 7, 2023
Im speechless, I went into this show expecting nothing as I didn't even watched the trailer. Then 5 hours later at 3am I was done with it and needed more...Absolutely phenomenal acting by the main cast, the story is so interesting andIm speechless, I went into this show expecting nothing as I didn't even watched the trailer. Then 5 hours later at 3am I was done with it and needed more...Absolutely phenomenal acting by the main cast, the story is so interesting and different from what we usually are used to, the characthers are really relatable, so may emotional scenes that made me cry or just laugh out loud alone. Truly a special show that anyone should watch it!… Expand
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SteadyMoblinApr 28, 2023
Terrible acting. Nonsense story. Horrible choice in music that didn't fit the show at all. Obnoxious, pretentious, random. And one of the worst endings to any TV show I've ever seen
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schtoopididiotMay 24, 2023
A must watch for fans of... fans of... well, fans of anything really. It's a must watch for everyone. It's the greatest thing I've seen all year. Witty, funny, weird, everything you'd expect from an A24 passion project. Hells. Yeah.
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OlivierPielAug 11, 2023
As with so many other series, the first one or two episodes are well written and choreographed. Then it descends into an inflation of absurdity and imbecibility because writers needed to fill 10 episodes. Apart from Yeun and Wong, the otherAs with so many other series, the first one or two episodes are well written and choreographed. Then it descends into an inflation of absurdity and imbecibility because writers needed to fill 10 episodes. Apart from Yeun and Wong, the other characters are caricatures, the dialogues sloppy, and the plot non-sensical after ep.2 with so many forced dead cat bounces.… Expand
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10
LISOCHIKOTOSAAug 26, 2023
One of the best series i have watched in a long time. Great casting and storyline. Did I mention that the acting is great?. Its really funny, exciting, thrilling and heartbreaking at different times. I felt a roller coaster of emotions justOne of the best series i have watched in a long time. Great casting and storyline. Did I mention that the acting is great?. Its really funny, exciting, thrilling and heartbreaking at different times. I felt a roller coaster of emotions just watching it… Expand
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