Netflix’s wildly popular comedy-drama returns with a fresh twist, with former casts Ali Wong and Steven Yeun back as executive producers.
To say that the first season of Beef was a hit is an understatement. With awards from the Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG, and more, Beef became a cultural moment, not just for its unique story but for the electric performances by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who gained major recognition as the show’s unforgettable leads.
With Beef Season 2 on the horizon, creator Lee Sung Jin and A24 are back to bring us yet another world of petty, relatable grudges. Season 2 promises to be just as intense, this time with Oscar Isaac (Dune, Ex Machina), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, Maestro), Charles Melton (May December, Warfare), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla, Civil War, Alien: Romulus), and Academy Award-Winner Yuh-Jung Youn (Minari, Pachinko) at the forefront.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About ‘Beef’ Season 2
If the first season began with a road rage incident between Amy Lau (Ali Wong) and Danny Choo (Steven Yeun), which eventually sparked a feud that brought their darkest impulses, now the second season revolves around a young couple who find themselves in a high-stakes game of manipulation after witnessing a brutal fight between their boss and his wife, which would trigger chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
While Ali Wong and Steven Yeun won’t be reprising their roles, they’ll be back as executive producers, teaming up with Jake Schreier to bring us all the intensity Beef is known for. Season 1 wasn’t just a favorite with fans; critics raved, too, as it became 2023-2024’s most awarded anthology series with eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden Globes, two Gothams, and more!
With its satirical dark comedy theme, Beef struck a chord with audiences who saw their struggles with frustration, anger, and decision-making play out on screen. As Joseph Lee’s character, George Nakai, said: “Anger is just a transitory state of consciousnessâ€â€”something that Season 1 showed in all its twisted glory. So, as we dive back into Beef’s world, there’s no telling where these volatile emotions will lead.
Although it’s unclear if Season 2 will also draw from real-life events, fans can count on more of Beef’s signature intensity and unfiltered look at complex human emotions. Details on the release date and additional cast members haven’t been announced, so keep posted.While waiting, maybe it’s about time to rewatch Beef Season 1—and recollect the wild ride through anger, self-reflection, and the drama of everyday conflicts, capturing just how complicated it can be to stay cool in a world that constantly tests us.
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