“Beef” is one of the best shows of the year

The new Netflix series “Beef” has received huge acclaim from critics and fans, with many calling it one of the best shows of 2023.

The series, which debuted Thursday, follows strangers Danny Chu (Steven Yeun), a failed contractor, and Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a successful entrepreneur, as their dispute after a road rage accident exposes their relationships and lives in Southern California.

The 10-episode series, which features an Asian American cast but doesn’t make race a focal point, is #1 on Netflix’s list of the 10 best US TV shows. In the list of top 10 netflix for English TV shows overall, with over 34 million hours watched.

Fans of the show applaud him for his writing and portrayal of generational trauma and all-consuming anger.

Critics describe the show as one of the best They have seen And Courtesy Yoon Wong on their performance.

Positive feedback was echoed On Rotten Tomatoes And IMDbThe audience gave the series 92% and 8.4/10, respectively.

“Beef combines drama, action, and comedy to create the perfect balance. Great characters, great plot, great cinematography, one of the best shows I’ve seen in a while,” one user said of the series.

“It’s so funny and so scary. This is great stuff, without a doubt one of the shows of the year,” wrote another Rotten Tomatoes user.

The drama also received critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 99%.

reviews on IMDb It was equally positive, with thousands of reviewers praising the show.

“This is a series that must be experienced organically and without interruption. It deserves your undivided attention and your full heart,” wrote one reviewer.

“I had absolutely no idea what the series was, didn’t get to know the cast, didn’t like the name of the series, yet it kept showing me on suggested ‘watch next’ lists and sometimes they get it right,” said another.

Showrunner Lee Sung Jin posted his gratitude on Instagram for the success of the show and the work put in by the production team and crew.

“Thank you to everyone who brought us to first place” wrote in his letter. “I’m not going to talk about how great they are at their craft because you can see that on the show. But what you don’t see on screen is their generosity, kindness and empathy. Truly the best.”

Netflix and the creative team for “Beef” also decided to seek the Emmy Awards as a limited series or anthology rather than a comedy. reported variety.