The comedy queen, Ali Wong starrer, Beef season 1, is now out on Netflix. It is a wild ride, centred around two struggling individuals, Amy Lau and Danny Cho, who search for something meaningful in their lives. While Amy has her professional life sorted, Danny faces several issues managing his construction business. On the other hand, Danny has his personal life somewhat sorted and Amy is failing to manage her overoptimistic husband. When their lives collide, both Amy and Danny find themselves spiralling down into a revenge feud.
This feud starts to impact both Amy and Danny in ways they couldn’t have imagined. Not only do they challenge each other in countless ways, but they also ignite a spark in each other. Beef season 1 isn’t only a revenge story though, it is a journey towards self-acceptance that would leave you amazed. In this Beef Season 1 review and ending explained, let us split down the feud between Amy and Danny!
Beef Season 1: Here Is How The Feud Between Amy And Danny Begun
This Netflix original begins with showcasing a mere construction worker who stands in a thrift store, watching the interaction between a cashier and a customer. Danny’s inner monologue makes for the perfect kickstart. He believes that the universe wants him gone as he is unable to return the grills he brought to commit suicide. Walking out of the store in a fit of rage, Danny comes across a shiny SUV that blocks his way. Moreover, when the driver flips him the bird, Danny starts chasing the SUV as he struggles to see the face of the driver. Here ensues a road rage incident between Amy and Danny.
Back at home, Amy starts to vent out her rage but is obstructed by her over-optimistic husband, George who is an artist. Since Amy is struggling to sell her store, Koyohaus, to Jordan, she is often frustrated. On the other hand, Danny is trying to put the road rage incident behind him and handle his young brother, Paul, simultaneously. Not only their professional and personal lives are a mess but also Danny and Ammy struggle with their mental health. Danny, due to his deteriorating business and helplessness to bring his parents to the United States, stands on the verge of suicide. Meanwhile, Amy, who has a picture-perfect family, suffers from some violent thoughts.
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Things Start To Turn Complicated, Relationships Become Messier
Even though George is a seemingly perfect husband and Amy loves him deeply, she struggles to find the essence of their relationship. The couple shares an adorable daughter together and has a good run together but lacks acceptance and understanding in their relationship. Even though it shouldn’t be justified, Gerorge’s lack of understanding leads Amy to gravitate towards Paul. She believes Paul needs guidance in his life and Danny isn’t able to provide it. And though that is the truth, it is no excuse for Amy cheating on her husband while keeping Paul oblivious to her true identity.
Both Amy and Danny hold a deep grudge against each other, and neither of them is able to move on. Amy successfully sells her shop to Jordan after George agrees to sell his father’s piece of art. Amy’s relationship with her mother-in-law, Fumi, is still strained. Her relationship with her daughter, June, isn’t flourishing either. Overall, Amy’s personal life is a mess and Danny is no better either.
How Do Amy And Danny End Their Feud?
In the middle episodes, George and Danny who uses an alias, develop a bond with each other. The two of them become close friends but George is unaware of Amy and Danny’s hatred towards each other. Their relationship is destroyed when Amy and Paul’s transgressions are exposed. Though Amy and George stand against each other and are on the verge of a divorce, the love between them hasn’t diminished altogether. As Beef nears climax, things start to spiral downwards chaotically.
Amy’s daughter, June, is kidnapped by Danny’s cousin, Issac who demands a hefty ransom. Issac is involved with several shady people and took the fall for Danny when Amy filed a case against him. Now, he is out for money and revenge. But things start to backfire when Paul and Danny find themselves in front of Jordan’s house as thieves. Here ensues another road rage incident between Amy and Danny and they find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Beef Season 1 Ending: Does Danny Survive The Gunshot?
While Danny believes Paul was shot by the police and starts to blame himself, Amy is grief-stricken, too. She believes that she isn’t a noble person and that her choices have led her towards loneliness. As Danny and Amy reconcile, they open up about their mental health issues and how they strive to achieve something meaningful in their lives. In a twisted turn of events, George finds Amy and believes the silhouette is harming her. He raises the gun, clocks it and shoots the silhouette, later realizing that he is Danny aka Zayn, George’s so-called friend.
As Beef season 1 climax, we find Danny on life-support struggling for life. Amy sits beside him as he blames herself for dragging Danny and everyone into the mess. The credits start to roll down with Amy feeling optimistic regarding Danny’s survival and finding herself drawn towards Danny.
Beef Season 1 Review: Acceptance Doesn’t Need To Be Searched Elsewhere
Beef might seem like another comedy series by Ali Wong but it has a significant message hidden underneath the layers of satire and wit. It starts with a childish feud between two seemingly adult folks. While it seems absurd to watch them rashly drive and curse at each other, it is highly comical, too. The message Lee Sung Jin, the creator of Beef, wanted to highlight delivers perfectly. The character development and maintaining the depth of these characters is the major highlight of the series.
However, a series lasting for 10 episodes with the characters driven by childish vengeance seems to be overly excessive. The casting choice is accurate and the characters are relatable but not enough to salvage the dragging episodes. The ending of the series is probably the best 30 minutes of the series. Rest aside, Beef is a comedy series that performed well in terms of storyline, drama and humour.
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