BEEF on Netflix

[artichokie]

If you’re not watching this, you should.

That is all. 😀

[fryjack2]

So, I watched many episodes and then had to stop because it was a bit something. My H finished it, but I could not.

[mcppalmbeach]

Jan 7, 2024 15:49:37 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

So, I watched many episodes and then had to stop because it was a bit something. My H finished it, but I could not.

Same.

[al dente]

Have you finished it? I loved the first few episodes, and then...didn't. It was like a whole different show in the second half.

[fernweh]

Did they release new episodes?

We watched when it first came out It was interesting-I agree that it got to be a little much at the end of the season?

[RoxMonster]

I liked it up until the end. I didn’t care for the last episode or so and didn’t like how they ended it.

[Jalapeñomel]

Is a new season out?

I loved the first season.

[artichokie]

Jan 7, 2024 15:56:38 GMT -5 al dente said:

Have you finished it? I loved the first few episodes, and then...didn't. It was like a whole different show in the second half.

On episode 4

[basilosaurus]

I'm another who couldn't make it through. I think I got through 3 episodes?

[sometimesrunner]

I couldn’t make it through, either. Looks like I made it halfway through the first episode. Should I keep going?

[dochas]

I loved this show!

[expectantsteelerfan]

Jan 7, 2024 17:15:37 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

I couldn’t make it through, either. Looks like I made it halfway through the first episode. Should I keep going?

I also couldn't even make it through the whole 1st episode.  

[starburst604]

I loved it.

[tamarindy]

It was decent but nothing too groundbreaking IMO

[gemini79]

I loved this series.

I thought the way they approached anger, sadness, grief..negative emotions was certainly ground breaking. Especially from the viewpoint of Asian Americans..different genders, socioeconomic perspectives and even different ethnic backgrounds. It felt so personal. I thought Ali Wong was awesome, but Steven Yeun stole the show.

The surreal turn in the back half was fucking bonkers and I kind of loved it.

[mrshandy]

Jan 7, 2024 18:41:35 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

It was decent but nothing too groundbreaking IMO

I don't really understand this take. I don't blame people that had trouble getting through it. It was really uncomfortable at parts. 

But I have seen very few shows that have told a story like they did. Just curious in what way was it not groundbreaking? The themes that were covered, the characters, the way their stories weaved together were quite interesting. 

[tamarindy]

Jan 8, 2024 11:30:18 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Jan 7, 2024 18:41:35 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

It was decent but nothing too groundbreaking IMO

I don't really understand this take. I don't blame people that had trouble getting through it. It was really uncomfortable at parts. 

But I have seen very few shows that have told a story like they did. Just curious in what way was it not groundbreaking? The themes that were covered, the characters, the way their stories weaved together were quite interesting. 

Well, the take is that it was a good show but I was surprised to see a post about it this much later? I enjoyed it but don’t put it up there with incredible TV (for me, this would be Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. where storytelling and acting knocks my socks off). It’s just my personal opinion, good not great 🤷‍♀️

[notreal]

Jan 8, 2024 11:50:40 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

Jan 8, 2024 11:30:18 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

I don't really understand this take. I don't blame people that had trouble getting through it. It was really uncomfortable at parts. 

But I have seen very few shows that have told a story like they did. Just curious in what way was it not groundbreaking? The themes that were covered, the characters, the way their stories weaved together were quite interesting. 

Well, the take is that it was a good show but I was surprised to see a post about it this much later? I enjoyed it but don’t put it up there with incredible TV (for me, this would be Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. where storytelling and acting knocks my socks off). It’s just my personal opinion, good not great 🤷‍♀️

Last night was the Golden Globes and Ali Wong won, so I would guess the show's back on people's radar.

[mofongo]

Jan 8, 2024 12:08:00 GMT -5 notreal said:

Jan 8, 2024 11:50:40 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

Well, the take is that it was a good show but I was surprised to see a post about it this much later? I enjoyed it but don’t put it up there with incredible TV (for me, this would be Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. where storytelling and acting knocks my socks off). It’s just my personal opinion, good not great 🤷‍♀️

Last night was the Golden Globes and Ali Wong won, so I would guess the show's back on people's radar.

As did Steven Yeun, and the show itself for best limited series.

[tamarindy]

Jan 8, 2024 12:08:00 GMT -5 notreal said:

Jan 8, 2024 11:50:40 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

Well, the take is that it was a good show but I was surprised to see a post about it this much later? I enjoyed it but don’t put it up there with incredible TV (for me, this would be Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. where storytelling and acting knocks my socks off). It’s just my personal opinion, good not great 🤷‍♀️

Last night was the Golden Globes and Ali Wong won, so I would guess the show's back on people's radar.

I saw! Happy for the both of them; I loved Steven in TWD and was excited to see him on the stage.

[gemini79]

Jan 8, 2024 11:50:40 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

Jan 8, 2024 11:30:18 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

I don't really understand this take. I don't blame people that had trouble getting through it. It was really uncomfortable at parts. 

But I have seen very few shows that have told a story like they did. Just curious in what way was it not groundbreaking? The themes that were covered, the characters, the way their stories weaved together were quite interesting. 

Well, the take is that it was a good show but I was surprised to see a post about it this much later? I enjoyed it but don’t put it up there with incredible TV (for me, this would be Breaking Bad, The Wire, etc. where storytelling and acting knocks my socks off). It’s just my personal opinion, good not great 🤷‍♀️

Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but it's an interesting comparison to place Beef...which exists in the limited series streaming Era against Breaking Bad and The Wire which are multi season "old format" shows...which in of themselves operate differently and are...not groundbreaking at all at this point in time.


They are basically apples and oranges.

[sporklemotion]

I got sucked in and binged it, but don’t remember a lot of the details. Like others, I think I liked the first couple of episodes more than later ones.
I feel it’s worth watching, but if you didn’t like the first episode I don’t think you will like it more as it goes on.