Have you been missing "The White Lotus?" Looking for another dark comedy about the lives of damaged people? Then look no further, "Beef" is your new show. What's it all about? What begins as a road rage incident between Danny (Steven Yeun) and Amy (Ali Wong) quickly devolves into a series of escalating acts of aggression post caught-on-doorbell-footage of their car incident. Amy has a successful houseplant business, a stay at home husband, and some mental health issues around sex, aggression, and self-esteem. Danny on the other hand is a petty criminal, with a brother, a serious criminal cousin, and a dream to build his Korean parents their dream home. Danny is a borderline sociopath; so is Amy really. This "War of the Roses" style comedy is a hoot if you take your comedies black (think "Fargo"). The show mocks the art world; it's also a satire on wealth and religion; and it's a commentary on what it's like to be Asian in a predominantly white culture. This show is smart, entertaining, and fast paced. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are both bloody great. Catch this binge worthy, middle-finger-giving satire on Netflix now.
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