BEEF-Rage Retribution Reckoning in Netflix's Dark Comedy

BEEF, Netflix's new series is a dark comedy of unrepressed rage that dissects the adage of whether to best to bury the hatchet or ratchet up the revenge.  Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer or launch slings and arrows on those we loathe.  Who hasn't harbored resentment towards an in-law's meddling, a manipulative boss or an annoying spouse?  Often, for the sake of harmony, civility or our self-interests, one's true sentiments stew behind the veneer of polite acceptance.  For some, the perceived safety and anonymity inside our cars, allots an outlet to vent our rage and frustrations.  Two drivers, Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Amy Lan (Ali Wong) become entangled in a road rage incident that turns into a madcap chase that boils over into an ongoing escalation of retaliations.  At first, there's a vicarious adrenaline rush in  watching two adults behaving badly with calculating viciousness aimed to inflict the most pain possible.   We're alarmed and disgusted when Danny finagles his way inside Amy's home under false pretensions and then urinates on the floors of her bathroom and hallway.  Amy is not taking this sitting down.  A quid pro row of retribution grows, entangling these two dynamic characters into each other's live with drastic consequences. There's more to savor in BEEF.  The sharp insight into what drives these two explosive characters. We witness the abject fawning Amy and Dave feign to achieve their end while simmering in resentment.  Added into this sumptuous stew an excellent cast of supporting actors in juicy roles.  Maria Bello is deliciously manipulative as Jordan, an eccentric business owner who dangles a carrot in front of Amy.  Danny's brother Paul (Young Mazino) with disdain for his big brother's drive while freeloading on him and his likable but nefarious cousin Isaac (David  Choe) who has just got out of prison and is running several questionable rackets.  BEEF's satirical look at how much a person can stomach before repulsion leads to projectile vomiting has a delicious appeal that is cathartic.  BEEF is a show best served up cold so as to savor all the layers of discontent.