Beef (IS WOKE!)

WHAT CRITERIA MAKES IT WOKE?

WOKE EVIDENCE:

• Superiority complex of Korean people vs white people

A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.

"Beef" is a new Netflix series that explores the simmering anger and frustration in contemporary American society by bringing together two people from opposite sides of Los Angeles in a collision of personalities. The show centers around Danny, a Korean immigrant working as a contractor to bring his parents to the United States, and Amy, an upper-class woman in the LA art world who feels trapped by her own sacrifices.

The story begins with a road rage incident, which spirals into a series of escalating bad decisions, leading Danny and Amy to become villains while reflecting the anxieties and fears of the audience. The show's daring tonal shifts between comedy, drama, and thriller, combined with the excellent performances of Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, make "Beef" a captivating and thought-provoking watch.