Netflix Strikes Back with Its Latest Series ‘Beef’, with a 100 Percent Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Published 03/30/2023, 1:30 PM EDT

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Netflix is immensely popular for its well-produced documentaries and original shows. However, the streaming giant is nowhere behind its competitors when it comes to the selection of fiction shows. It focuses on every kind of show to curate each and every segment of its viewership. And in the same link, the platform is bringing a new comedy-drama that has already scored a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The new show, Beef, is something the streaming giant is hoping will break records for its viewership. With an amazing cast, including Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in the lead, the show has already raised the bar. The director of the show, Lee Sung Jin, is quite a name in the industry, having worked on shows like Dave, and he is also in the line to write the upcoming Marvel cinematic Thunderbolts. Most importantly, the critics are loving the show.

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As per Kate Sanchez of But Why Tho, the show is a sophisticated blend of humor and sadness that works beautifully. Meanwhile, Jeremy Mathai of Slashfilm says, “Beef is unpredictable, hilarious, and a much-needed breath of fresh air for those willing to be taken along for the ride.” Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics Beef depicts the ways we behave with each other and with ourselves.

These were the reviews of critics after watching the early release of the show. But when is it actually releasing, and what is the show all about?

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What is the new Netflix show about, and when is it releasing?

Beef is the story of two random strangers who came into contact during a road rage incident and formed a lifelong grudge. In his latest television project, the director tells the story of a quarrel that intensifies as two parties refuse to compromise, leading to more risky acts of retaliation. It is a show that bursts into a hilarious and exciting reflection on social awareness, the human psyche, and the invisible thread that binds everything together.

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Beef saw its first big premiere at SXSW (South by Southwest) in mid-March this year. The show has its global release set for April 6, and that is when we’ll know what fans think of it.

What are your thoughts about the show? Will you watch Beef on Netflix? Tell us in the comments.

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Radhika Deshmukh

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Radhika Deshmukh is a Hollywood and Netflix News writer at Netflix Junkie. As a passionate film and theater enthusiast, Radhika found her calling in entertainment reporting. Her love for cinema and television motivated her to intern as a news writer at Dainik Bhaskar, where she honed her skills in factual reporting.

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