Get ready, because Beef is officially getting a Season 2 – and this is what we know.
When Beef premiered in 2023, I knew from the first episode that it would be a hit. From the incredibly talented Beef cast to the impeccable story and the amazing action, this limited series was one of the best shows on Netflix. The critics also thought so, because it won several 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.
And now, we know Season 2 is happening – here is what we know so far.
What Is The Beef Season 2 Premiere?
Though we know that Season 2 of Beef is happening, with official updates on the project coming as recently as October 2024, Beef Season 2 does not have a set premiere date, and it definitely won’t be coming out as part of the 2024 TV premiere schedule. Whether or not it lands on the 2025 TV schedule remains to be seen.
There have been talks about Season 2 for a long time. Back in January 2024, the creator of Beef, Lee Sung Jin, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the potential for Season 2, and that he was always “writing stuff down” in case a story popped up in his mind that he could use to continue the story, saying there’s so much “beef out there in the world” that could be adapted into a second season:
I’m constantly writing stuff down in my Notes app, weird interactions I have in my life or things I observe, and Lord knows there’s plenty of beef out there in the world. I’m constantly jotting ideas down and there’s so much that I want to explore, but this awards season has been pretty nonstop, so I’m excited to have a chance to settle and, Netflix willing, look hard in the mirror and start observing myself and some uncomfortable things about my own psyche and then dive back into something.
Then, Deadline released a report in February 2024 stating that a potential Season 2 for Beef— noted as “Beef 2” — was actively being explored and that Lee Sung Jin was circling a potential cast. So this has been in the works for a bit. And then this month Netflix announced some exciting details about the cast and plot, which we’ll get into.
With that in mind, it really sounds like filming is ready to start soon – so who knows? We might end up getting it next year if we’re lucky.
The Beef Season 2 Cast
With the official announcement from Netflix, we know the four main stars that will be in Beef Season 2. Here is who you can expect to see:
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac will be one of the main stars of Beef Season 2. A prominent actor, you might have seen Isaac in one of his many roles, including Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex Machina, the Star Wars films, Dune, Annihilation, and more. He also held a starring role in the Marvel TV show, Moon Knight, and won the hearts of people everywhere with his voice-acting skills in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan is a well-known actress who has received acclaim for her parts in movies such as Promising Young Woman, Maestro, The Great Gatsby, She Said and many more. She’s also appeared in other films like Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis (with Isaac), Never Let Me Go and several others.
Charles Melton
Charles Melton recently gained a lot of notoriety for his lead role in May December on Netflix in 2023, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, but the actor also held a prominent role in Riverdale. He also had a guest role on Poker Face, as well as American Horror Stories.
Cailee Spaeny
Cailee Spaeny is a young actress who gained critical acclaim for her role in Priscilla, where she played the title character, Priscilla Presley. She’s also been a part of the Mare of Easttown cast and Devs, and she appeared in Pacific Rim Uprising, Alien: Romulus, and the A24 film, Civil War, which had a shocking ending.
Youn Yuh-jung
According to Variety in October 2024, Youn Yuh-jung will join Season 2 of Beef. The actress is known for her Oscar-winning role in the movie Minari, which Steven Yeun also starred in.
These four actors are such great picks for this upcoming season – and I can’t wait to see what they do next.
What Is Beef Season 2 About?
There’s a few things we know about Beef Season 2 that you’ll want to hear about:
Beef Season 2 Will Follow Two Feuding Couples At A Country Club
According to Netflix, Beef Season 2 is all about couples – and what happens when the wrong pair of eyes ends up witnessing something they shouldn’t have.
The logline reads that a young couple sees a fight between their boss and his wife which leads to their lives becoming a series of “chess moves of favors and coercion,” all taking place in a country club that’s run by a Korean billionaire.
This makes sense, as the Deadline article from February 2024 had reported that Season 2 would focus on “feuding couples,” specifically two feuding couples.
Amy And Danny’s Story Is Over For Now – But Both Steven Yeun And Ali Wong Will Be Involved In Season 2
I know what you’re thinking, though – what about the story of Danny (Steven Yeun) and Amy (Ali Wong)? What happened to them? Well, Lee Sung Jin told Elle in 2023 that there is a “close-ended-ness” to their story, but if they were lucky enough to get a Season 2, he would like to explore them further, but “by design” of the show, their story is essentially complete:
Cards on the table, we did pitch this show as a limited anthology, so there is sort of a close-ended-ness to the story [of Danny and Amy]. But, if given the opportunity, of course, I’d love to explore them further, because Danny and Amy, I love those characters. But yeah, by design, though, this a close-ended narrative.
This isn’t that surprising, considering the Beef ending did feel very conclusive in how it wrapped things up, but I will miss their story.
Even so, it was confirmed by Netflix when Season 2 was announced that both Yeun and Wong would be coming on as executive producers for Season 2 of the show, so we’ll still be feeling their influence.
Lee Sung Jin Is Still Showrunning
Unsurprisingly, Lee Sung Jin will be returning as showrunner for Season 2 of Beef, as confirmed by Netflix. Since the showrunner/creator won plenty of awards for the series when it first came out, it’s not shocking that he’s going to be back for Season 2 – especially with all the interviews he’s done about ideas for the next installment.
Season 2 Will Be Eight Episodes Long And Still Produced By A24
The last thing we know is that Beef Season 2 will only be eight episodes long (unlike the first season, which was ten). We also know that A24 will still be producing Season 2 of the show, as confirmed by Netflix.
Obviously, A24 still working on the show is a big deal, as the studio has certainly become even bigger over the last few years. From the best A24 movies overall to the best A24 horror movies to shows that have become huge, the studio has become a massive name in Hollywood – and I’m sure Beef Season 2 will only add to that.
While Beef Season 2 is confirmed but might take some time to get here, we can still enjoy the first season on Netflix right now. And until we get updates, I suppose I’ll just keep rewatching it – or check out the several other great shows to binge-watch on Netflix in the meantime.
