'Beef' Awaits Greenlight for Second Season Despite Emmy Success

Creator Lee Sung Jin is ready to continue the series, hinting at potential new themes and characters.

Netflix's miniseries 'Beef' has won eight Emmy Awards, including best actor for Steven Yeun and best actress for Ali Wong, but its future remains uncertain as a second season has not yet been greenlit.
Creator Lee Sung Jin, who also won Emmys for writing and directing, has expressed readiness to continue the series if given the go-ahead by Netflix and A24.
The first season of 'Beef' followed two strangers involved in a road rage incident, and Jin has hinted that a possible second season could explore different themes or characters.
Despite the uncertainty, Jin has been continuously jotting down ideas for potential future episodes, emphasizing that the theme of 'Beef' is always about conflict and separateness.
Jin has also expressed openness to continue exploring Asian American characters in future installments, stating that he wants to continue being honest and specific in his storytelling.