Spotlight: “Beef”
(Netflix/A24)
Beef, a new A24-produced Netflix original series, stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as two people who engage in a road rage-fueled psychological war when both reach the lowest point of their respective lives. The rich and privileged Amy, played by Wong, becomes fed up with the constant grind of work and family. The down-on-his-luck Danny, played by Yeun, feels like nothing has gone his way and has had growing financial struggles as he tries to start his own business. When the two clash, both of their lives spin out of control in a petty battle that affects everyone they love as well.
(Netflix/A24)
Received positive reviews by both fans and critics, Beef is regarded as one of the best television shows of this year so far. This dark dramedy series is also one of Netflix’s biggest hits in the first half of 2023 with 962 million minutes watched after only four days since its release on the streaming platform (Nielsen). Created by Lee Sung Jin, Beef features many talents of Asian descent on and behind the screen.
(Netflix/A24)
