BEEF (2023)

Synopsis

A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Steven Yeun as Danny Cho
• Ali Wong as Amy Lau
• Joseph Lee as George
• Young Mazino as Paul Cho
• David Choe as Isaac Cho
• Patti Yasutake as Fumi Nakai
• Remy Holt as June
• Oscar Isaac as Joshua Martín
• Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martín
• Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller

If you liked BEEF, try

• Grace and Frankie
• Why Women Kill
• Are You Afraid of the Dark?
• Angie Tribeca
• Miracle Workers
• The Four Seasons
• Dead to Me
• Santa Clarita Diet

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix sharp comedy with real emotional depth, Beef is a great pick. It follows a road rage incident between a struggling contractor and an entrepreneur who’s feeling stuck, and from there, their feud gets intense and messy in a way that’s both funny and kind of dark. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong bring a lot of energy and nuance to their roles, making the characters feel real and complicated. With two seasons and 18 episodes, it’s enough to get invested without feeling overwhelming. Watching Beef feels like peeling back layers of frustration and anger that people don’t usually show, but with a lot of laughs along the way. If you liked shows that balance drama and humor like Grace and Frankie or Why Women Kill, this one will probably hit the right notes for you.