NetflixBEEF (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently frames its central conflicts and character struggles through the lens of systemic economic inequality, cultural identity issues, and social polarization, aligning its dominant themes with progressive critiques of contemporary American society.
The movie features a predominantly Asian-American cast, showcasing significant diversity. Its narrative deeply explores themes of class disparity, societal inequities, and emotional inclusion within the Asian-American community, highlighting complex human experiences and systemic pressures.
Secondary
Beef features LGBTQ+ characters Naomi and Jordan. Naomi is depicted with complexity, and her bisexuality adds depth. However, Jordan, involved in a queer relationship, experiences a graphic death that some critics found problematic. The representation is present but not extensively developed, offering a glimpse into LGBTQ+ dynamics within the show's broader exploration of identity and societal pressures, resulting in a largely neutral net impact.
The series portrays evangelical Christianity with depth and authenticity, showcasing a Korean-American church community as both a sacred refuge and a complex social environment. It explores themes of grace, forgiveness, and human brokenness, highlighting the nuanced interplay between faith and flawed human behavior.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Beef is an original series with no pre-existing source material or historical characters. All characters were created specifically for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against for a gender swap.
Beef is an original series where the major characters, Danny Cho and Amy Lau, are established as Korean-American and Vietnamese-American. The actors, Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, align with these racial and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating no race swaps from any prior established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.8
8.6
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