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April 13, 2023, 06:49 PM
Pale Horse
Netflix series Beef
Anyone else seen this? It takes a lot for me to get into a series but this one had me hooked almost immediately and I binged it in two nights.

The Comedy/Drama genre tag was perfect. It was sad in some ways but I laughed during every episode. I liked all of the characters and their story lines and I loved the soundtrack.



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April 13, 2023, 10:53 PM
Ripley
Yes, it does start strong and holds attention. Interesting and well-defined characters and a plot that is human and pretty believable. We've got two episodes to go, I'll reserve comment except to say do check it out.

BTW The lead is Steven Yeun who played Glenn on "The Walking Dead" and he received a Best Actor Oscar nomination in 2018 for "Burning". He's excellent in "Beef"



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April 14, 2023, 12:01 AM
corsair
I need to watch it.
I know Ali Wong and her family growing up...she was a kick, and definitely not the meek-Asian girl that some people try to stereotype. She's done well for herself, quite proud actually.
April 14, 2023, 01:16 AM
Pale Horse
quote:
Originally posted by Ripley:
Yes, it does start strong and holds attention. Interesting and well-defined characters and a plot that is human and pretty believable. We've got two episodes to go, I'll reserve comment except to say do check it out.

BTW The lead is Steven Yeun who played Glenn on "The Walking Dead" and he received a Best Actor Oscar nomination in 2018 for "Burning". He's excellent in "Beef"


I feel like the last two are the most climactic and different episodes.

When you finish, please add a ****spoiler**** tag and comment on them.



“Everybody wants a Sig in the sheets but a Glock on the streets.” -bionic218 04-02-2014
April 14, 2023, 01:18 AM
Pale Horse
quote:
Originally posted by corsair:
I need to watch it.
I know Ali Wong and her family growing up...she was a kick, and definitely not the meek-Asian girl that some people try to stereotype. She's done well for herself, quite proud actually.


I haven’t seen her in anything else but she was fantastic in this.



“Everybody wants a Sig in the sheets but a Glock on the streets.” -bionic218 04-02-2014
April 14, 2023, 08:23 AM
BigSwede
It is good

I'm in the middle of episode 8, it's a pretty dark episode so far



April 14, 2023, 11:31 PM
corsair
quote:
Originally posted by Pale Horse:
quote:
Originally posted by corsair:
I need to watch it.
I know Ali Wong and her family growing up...she was a kick, and definitely not the meek-Asian girl that some people try to stereotype. She's done well for herself, quite proud actually.


I haven’t seen her in anything else but she was fantastic in this.

Her notable movie before this was Always Be My Maybe, an easy watch rom-com that was largely well received. Before that she's been in a bunch of TV shows as a guest, and had a couple of Netflix stand-up comedy specials that were popular, her style of comedy is a bit over-the-top, more demonstrative than her movie roles.
April 21, 2023, 11:29 PM
SIGWALLY
I really enjoyed it. Great acting, great story. And a 2-tone 229 plays a supporting role!
April 22, 2023, 06:41 AM
irreverent
Really liking this so far. Great starting hook!


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April 23, 2023, 02:26 PM
bald1
Guess I'm the odd man out. Tried watching the first episode but it simply did not draw me in at all.


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April 24, 2023, 01:10 PM
goose5
My wife wants to start this show soon.


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April 24, 2023, 05:37 PM
Tonydec
I thought the bit about the crows was pretty clever.


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April 30, 2023, 05:07 PM
P226RN
Good watch. Wouldn’t have tried it otherwise so thank y’all.


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May 09, 2023, 11:01 PM
goose5
Holy crap that went places I never would have imagined. Really good show.


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May 10, 2023, 08:41 AM
dking271
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Originally posted by bald1:
Guess I'm the odd man out. Tried watching the first episode but it simply did not draw me in at all.


I tried a few episodes and abandoned ship. It did not keep my interest or draw me in at all.


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May 11, 2023, 04:06 PM
jhe888
I like it. I can't believe how they have gotten into holes but keep on digging.

It is funny and horrifying.



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May 13, 2023, 03:31 PM
Slowlane
I tried to watch episode one but couldn’t get into it. Will try again. Maybe I pulled the trigger to soon.
May 14, 2023, 10:19 AM
stkfox
quote:
Originally posted by Slowlane:
I tried to watch episode one but couldn’t get into it. Will try again. Maybe I pulled the trigger too soon.


That’s what happened to me too, but gave it another shot and finished in a couple days. Kinda weird, interesting premise, and some surprises toward the end. I did enjoy it and would watch a 2nd season if one comes out.
May 14, 2023, 11:57 AM
bald1
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Originally posted by stkfox:
quote:
Originally posted by Slowlane:
I tried to watch episode one but couldn’t get into it. Will try again. Maybe I pulled the trigger too soon.


That’s what happened to me too, but gave it another shot and finished in a couple days.


Haven't been tempted to try again what with all the other choices out there. I don't like having to "work" for my entertainment. I want to relax and enjoy. Guess I'm just getting old. Big Grin Beef looked to be far too much work.


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May 14, 2023, 02:44 PM
DoctorSolo
Either it resonates or it doesn't.

I thought it was excellent. A lot of work went into it, not a lazy or woke production by any stretch, it was refreshing. I kept waiting for the writers to ruin it with some bullshit virtue sigaling, but they seemed to avoid it like the plague and labored to stay true to a facinating clash of personalities.

Bravo.

I hope they don't do another season.