‘This is TV excellence’: New Netflix comedy series Beef Bags coveted 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score as it’s hailed by critics and fans as ‘one of a kind’ and ‘showstopping’
It looks like Netflix has another big hit on its hands, after its latest series Beef earned a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Beef is a ten-episode comedy series, which debuted on the streaming platform last Thursday.
The show tells the story of two strangers who get involved in a traffic accident and its aftermath.
It stars Steven Yeun as a Danny Cho, a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, who goes up against Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a person who lives a very different picturesque life as a self-made entrepreneur.
An official synopsis from Netflix says, “The growing stakes of their feud unravels their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving series.”
Unbelievable: It looks like Netflix has another big hit on its hands, after its latest series Beef earned a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes
New Show: Beef is a ten-episode comedy series, which debuted on the streaming platform last Thursday
Story: It stars Steven Yeun as a Danny Cho, a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, who goes up against Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a person who lives a very different picturesque life as a self-made entrepreneur
The show was critically acclaimed by critics and fans alike, with the acting and writing being praised.
The Telegraph’s Benji Wilson called it “the best new series of the year so far,” adding, “Wong and Yeun are both superlative from scene one and the script is great too: insanely funny, deft and clever.”
The Independents Ann Marie Hourihane called the acting “terrific” and said, “I’d watch Beef even if I wasn’t paid for it.” It’s that good.’
While Ellen E Jones of The protector stated that the series was “a delicacy worth savoring.”
And viewers at home are loving the new show too, with many taking to Twitter to praise it.
One gushed, “I’m soooo glad people are watching and loving #Beef. It is truly one of a kind, never seen before and breathtaking.
‘The best example of storytelling as therapy. Obsessed to say the least.’
Another added, “just finished beef.” new favorite show of the year i’m so serious. best limited series emmy incoming. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun also receive their respective awards.”
A third agreed, writing: ‘BEEF is excellent. emmys to steven, emmys to ali, emmys to everyone involved, i’m so serious.’
A fourth echoed, “Just finished Beef. Steven Yuen and Ali Wong I’ll take care of those Emmy nominations. Believe me.’
While a fifth stated, “Just finished #BEEFNetflix #beef and wow. One of the best shows I’ve seen in ages.
‘Great performances everywhere. Yeun and wong are fantastic. Funny, exciting and terrifying. What a show. Netflix has a WINNER.”
Popular: And viewers at home love the new show too, with many taking to Twitter to praise it
Impressed: Even comedian and actress Mindy Kaling joined in, tweeting, ‘This show Beef is so good, I love it’
And a sixth tweeted: “Beef is the epitome of the 21st century and is recognizable to all as it goes to extremes.
Steven Yuen and Ali Wong are perfect as rivals fighting over a minor traffic accident.
The show is diabolical with a big heart and masterfully captures the fearful world we live in. This is excellent TV and gets our highest recommendation.”
Even comedian and actress Mindy Kaling joined in, tweeting, “This show Beef is so good, I love it.”