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Beef

Beef is a Netflix dark comedy-drama television series created by Lee Sung Jin and produced by A24.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Beef is a Netflix dark comedy-drama series created by Lee Sung Jin. The first season follows two strangers whose road rage incident escalates into a destructive feud.

What it is

The series begins with a traffic confrontation between Danny Cho and Amy Lau, played by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. Their conflict quickly spirals into a feud that affects their families, careers, and relationships. The first season has 10 episodes and premiered on Netflix on April 6, 2023.

Key details

Season 1 stars Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake. The show is produced by A24 and was created by Lee Sung Jin, who loosely based it on his own road rage experience. Netflix lists the series as having 2 seasons.

Why it matters

Beef earned critical acclaim and multiple Emmy awards, making it a standout Netflix title. Canadian viewers can stream it on Netflix alongside its global release. Its second season will feature a new story and cast, expanding the anthology format.

In short

  • Dark comedy-drama about a road rage feud
  • Stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong
  • First season has 10 episodes
  • Loosely inspired by creator's real experience
Canadian angle

The series is available on Netflix in Canada and was widely discussed as an Emmy-winning Netflix title that Canadian viewers could stream alongside its global release.

Quick questions

What is Beef about?
It follows two strangers whose road rage incident turns into an escalating feud affecting their lives and relationships.
Who stars in Beef?
Season 1 stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, with supporting cast including Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake.
How many seasons of Beef are there?
Netflix lists the series as having 2 seasons. The first season has 10 episodes.

Sources

  1. Time Out — https://www.timeout.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-beef-040423
    Supports: Premise, creator, inspiration, episode count, premiere date
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/beef-season-1-recap
    Supports: Premise and main characters
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81447461
    Supports: Series availability, seasons, creators, current cast listing
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/
    Supports: Creator, stars, genre, episode count, release date
  5. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/01/16/what-is-beef-about-on-netflix-everything-you-need-to-know/
    Supports: Premise, cast, inspiration from a real-life incident