BEEF Ending Explained!

[@ThinkStory]

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[@desultorilypanacea]

Starting a beef with thinkstory. Where the hell is the reasons why raised by wolves cancellation was a mistake?

[@ejwowiing]

No, no season 2. I tasted it and found it to be a perfect stew. I do favour though the "realness" of such a series. The depth. The deep that it calls.

[@themiskatonicsociety2087]

Season 2 should be an all new cast, anthology style.

[@ku-fc5nj]

Deserves, yes…it was amazing. But it shouldn’t unless it’s a brand new story with new characters

[@ThankYouJesusTheChrist]

Mona wants season two and more

[@OhBenWhyKenobi]

1:32 Isaac actually hinted about the crows in episode 6 when he told the story about how Danny saved one of the crows before and how that crow kept on following him after that. The crows actually played a big role. If you rewatch the whole series, something major happens every time a crow is shown. The first one was when Danny fell down the tree with the chainsaw.

[@PopLolli1]

Actually the first one is when they had the road rage incident . When Danny’s about to back up and then the scene flips to Amy’s car, you can see a crow flying away.

[@muff1nat0r]

also there was that scene where isaac was explaining the dick cheney experiment with crows, about how someone wore dick cheney masks and was mean to crows, and all crows targeted the real dick cheney, and "spoilers" in the robbery, isaac and michael were wearing dick cheney masks. im not sure how it connects but it was a fun detail i noticed.

[@williejones6446]

@@PopLolli1 I wanna add the crow sighting of Amy pointing the gun. Thats the uncle crow who had a "weapon pointed at them".

[@kogniscent]

there was a scene where amy mentioned that she hated birds and the noise they made when she was in her patio area. and also all this beef started when she flipped the bird lol

[@ispeakmucho]

Yep and when he leaves after accidentally knocking out George, a crow flies off the step, nearly kicked by him

[@coolboss999]

Definitely one of the best limited series of 2023. I am absolutely loving the Asian representation in media right now. I loved how this series balanced the comedy with the drama where others usually fail.

[@haneby1114]

Have you watched warrior the series....the majority of the cast there is Asian

[@joesmith201212]

Thank God so tired of every Asian has to be either doing Chop socky Kung Fu or fixing your computer.... It's so damn irritating you whiteys know most Asians have ZERO interest in Kung Fu or karate or any of that shit. Most Asians hate that crap

[@TheBornnaked]

The first few episodes were great but it got real stupid real fast. The whole vision of the show seems a little confused…yes there comedic moments but I get the feeling the creator wanted the show to be taken seriously overall but it just falls short of that due to hacky writing. It’s almost as if they had like 6 episodes but Netflix ordered 10 so they just started making shit up that wasn’t in the original vision.

[@elijahpelito4722]

@@TheBornnaked wdym by original version? Where did you find this info? Genuinely want to know

[@TheBornnaked]

@@elijahpelito4722 vision. I’m just judging by the decline of quality from episode to episode. IMO it peaks at the episode that Danny goes to church and “feels god” and falls off a cliff the last few episodes.

[@jonnyvictorio5343]

After they ate the poison and had the hallucinations together, they experienced what is called an “ego death”. So they did die, but only in a metaphorical hippie shroom trip kind of way.

[@lockekappa500]

Yeah I definitely got more metaphorical death vibes from that. Not literal death.

[@babysho9975]

🍄you understand

[@user-yv1dv1sp3c]

It seems that way. The berries remind me of belladonna which indeed is toxic but also you get full blown hallucinations just like shown in the show.

[@MrCallMeDaddyJr]

It was beautiful I almost cried lol reminded me of my ego death and I had the same feeling, God(us) are bored, eternally

[@WordUnheard]

They didn't get reception until a couple of days out there. Maybe the tracking on Amy's phone was activated then, and her husband was able to locate her, shooting George in the process. If that's not what happened, then it made no sense as to why he appeared out of nowhere, when there was no sign of where either one of them had crashed.

[@elijahayran9468]

One detail I would like to mention is about the crows is the conversation they had. It’s known that Crows have great memory and can even remember the faces of people from slight interactions. If you pay attention to the crow’s conversation, the crows mention that Danny has fed it before (i forgot which uploads it happens in) and the other crow mentions that Amy scared it’s uncle which is scene in the beginning of episode 2 when she points a gun at the crow. Another thing i’d like to point out is that in episode 8 or 9 when George confesses his little affair to Amy, he says that some people have a deeper level of spiritual connection and the psychedelic moment in the last episode illustrated that clearly; 2 people who felt alone in different ways were the yin and yang that they needed in their life

[@munizbros999]

This is what I took away from the show and there interaction at the last episode

[@CarlosGomez-zh3sn]

Your comment is why I pay internet ❤

[@rjhunt9]

At the very end of the episode before they cut to credits, Danny raises his arm to hold Amy. This indicates to me that he is going to recover and the two can hopefully rebuild their lives together going forward.

[@Layla.H.79]

Exactly!!! We can see his arm is moving around her so hopefully that's a sign he'll survive. I pretty sure he's not dead and they are gonna be together after that...

[@FigmentForever]

Loved it from start to finish. They both were so alike in their struggles - her with her struggle to find unconditional love & his to find someone to accept him (flaws & all) without either having to accept the traditional relationships expected of them - Danny’s parents wanting him to find a Korean, Christian girl to marry & Amy’s parents telling her she should just accept a partner regardless of their incompatible flaws (forced to be someone they aren’t, not feeling loved or loving them, & not being supported in any way). Also, both of their parent’s passed down generational trauma harder than genetics.

[@user-dy7bv3qs4j]

I don't understand the trauma because I have never met anyone or any parents who does not have failures, faults, secrets and lies, plus unrealistically high expectations and double standards for other people especially their children. The so called trauma is more like bad habits, bad behaviors and bad beliefs that parents pass down to the children. Also, I have never seen or believe anyone capable of love that is unconditional, I only have seen and believe in love that is reciprocal. Unconditional love just seem like an oversold and impractical fantasy concept that makes gullible people treat bad and dangerous people with kindness. These undeserved kindness very often just reinforces their bad behaviors. Even though certain bad people can be reasonably reformed, but most bad people will reoffend as bad habits are very difficult to change and bad beliefs are almost impossible to change. This show demonstrates this very well, both lead characters could not change their bad habits and beliefs until the seemingly happy ending where they have unconditional love is filmed to look more like death, heaven or fantasy land.

[@ItzRoger]

Speaking of their similarities, I nearly broke down during the shot of Amy eating the chicken sandwiches at Burger King. It felt uncomfortably relatable to me and I had to wonder if everyone at some point feels the same way to an extent and that's why the show is relatable or if it hits all viewers differently.

[@lenaramoon4617]

@@user-dy7bv3qs4j im sorry to say but that means you never experienced it

[@user-dy7bv3qs4j]

@@lenaramoon4617 I do not want to experience or give unconditional love, I only want to love good people who can reciprocate the love I give them and treat me as well as I treat them. If you want to give unconditional love to bad and evil people, then good luck with your experience.

[@kernelspy]

@C i feel sorry for you... maybe get a good partner who can really love and accept you. 🤔

[@rickeybrown9563]

I hope there is not a season 2. This story is completed. If there is a second season Hopefully it's all new characters

[@thorshuatus]

Yes, similar to True Detective where they just change the location, scenario and characters. This would be an awesome series going forward if they do it right.

[@TheSpiceMoth]

There needs to be a season 2

[@sweetnlo13]

Actually, it's not a completed story Lee Sung Jin only made the ending hold such finality just in case they don't get a second season (because Netflix is known to cancel shows after one season). If given the chance to complete Amy and Danny's story, how he wants, the series would be three seasons long

[@Igbobabexoxo]

Right!!! Like white lotus! Every season is a different setting with new characters

[@lockekappa500]

@@sweetnlo13 You have a source on this?

[@Joseph-nr9dj]

the actor who played Isaac actually did the title cards art for each episode!

[@zabu4406]

Yes David choe!

[@LGseeker]

He also did facebooks HQ way back in the day when they were just a startup company

[@oneloveoneheart]

Issac was my absolute favourite through the whole thing

[@cblowrey9210]

@@oneloveoneheart too bad he’s a self proclaimed “successful rapist”. Yea his own words

[@Stubb0rnz]

Yeah sadly he admitted he's a rapist, you should google

[@mhelrosevillagomesa6144]

The first 3 episodes seemed like a dejavu to me. I felt something very familiar but I did not know what it was. I told my husband to watch it because it is relatable. As the story continued to unfold, I realized why it seemed familiar. I am Amy and also Danny. Sometimes I am Paul and George to other people. I cried so much in the end because I've never felt so seen and understood. Mental health issues are no joke you can't really say "I know how you feel" to someone experiencing depression (like when Amy was trying to tell George about the lump she feels on her throat). We just have to try to be more understanding and caring and not be judgmental because we don't know what others are going through..

[@larryjones558]

Amy also discounted George there. Like he’s too perfect to feel depressed. At least that was my take from that scene.

[@mhelrosevillagomesa6144]

@@larryjones558 I did not notice that! I was too focused on Amy's feelings. I judged George to be a poor listener and not empathetic at that moment. I now understand what you're saying.

[@larryjones558]

@@mhelrosevillagomesa6144 it’s that nuance that makes the show great

[@artkisses1]

Amen!!!❤❤❤

[@skizilla]

A few throughts. 1. This was an excellent series, it really kept you guessing the entire time, it was nearly impossible to call what was going to happen next. I appreciate that. 2. This is going to be Ally Wong's coming out party, her performance was excellent, rarely can stand-up comedians make that transition, she pulled it off. 3. They didn't die. When their phones catch reception it clearly shows that Amy's phone had it's "find my iPhone" on which gives clear exposition on how George found them etc etc... 4. The show leaves you wanting to know how their relationship plays out going forward, but you know that any epilogue would ruin it, it's frustrating in the best way possible.

[@Layla.H.79]

But at the end, we can see that his arm is moving around her so hopefully that's a sign he'll survive... I pretty sure they're not dead.

[@artkisses1]

It's a beautiful ending, no need for sequals..

[@innnews6299]

Hence, 2nd season will be even more dramatic as Danny & Amy now has ‘beef’ with Paul, George, Fumi, the Billionaire’s gf, etc.

[@vz3_]

Amy is literally not a housewife her career is a huge part of the plot wtf

[@WilliamsPinch]

Right! She literally is jealous of women who get to stay at home while their men provide.

[@lockekappa500]

Yeah kind of an odd way to describe her. Jordan even calls her husband a "wife" lol. Amy is the furthest thing from a housewife in this world. But also that plays into her loneliness.

[@palmtrees2420]

Ya this video was poorly made

[@phantom7415]

I feel like this is a underrated masterpiece

[@akkoyu123]

Underrated? It's in Netflix's top 10 as it should be 🙂

[@GordonRamseyIsMyLifestyle]

It just dropped

[@rubyrayne8]

Yeah I don’t think something that dropped this week can be “underrated”. And the actual ratings are 8.4 on IMDb and 100% on rt (as of now). That said I loved this show.

[@mattlammm]

yea, an underrated show with a near perfect rotten tomato score

[@TheBornnaked]

The first few episodes are great but it got real dumb real fast due to hacky writing. It’s almost as if it was intended to be 6 episodes but Netflix ordered 10 so they just started making shit up that wasn’t included in the original vision. Fun watch though.

[@Cfitz240]

A few other thoughts I had watching this -- - The final shot of Danny and Amy in the hospital bed reminded me of George's (Amy's husband) description of his affair -- "I think we were mirrored in the spirit realm." Even though Amy scoffed at the idea in the time, it seems to fit neatly her feud, and later love, for Danny -- the swirling lights over them could represent the spirit realm, either in a post-death existence (if they died) or a metaphorical expression (if they lived). Either way, they've finally found their spiritual match. - I do think it's interesting, post falling asleep in the woods, they woke up covered in branches. Early in the show, Amy describes her depression as "the ground... right here *on her chest*" and Danny sees flashes of the earth when he feels hopeless. The shot of the earth could be a metaphor of their shared depression. In the finale scene where they (maybe) die, the camera pushes into the ground... is this them returning to the earth? Is it them finally facing their depression with honesty? Are their lives and deaths both defined by loneliness, since (as they philosophize) God made them that way because he's also lonely? But in waking up, they removed the branches that have buried them. Love the meaning, even if I haven't pieced it out yet. - in his NYT review, Jamie Poniewozik describes the brilliance of beef as a metaphor for anger -- "It fills an emptiness, it sustains, it momentarily satisfies - even if, in excess, it’s terrible for your heart." What a beautiful thematic summary of the show.

[@USAracing]

You need a life!!! A job a purpose . You have way too much time on your hands to write all of that crap

[@getto5702]

I also thought about this in the end when they were talking through each other and about god that reminded me how how gorge was talking about energy and connections with people

[@kogniscent]

in the chair museum scene one of the extras said something like "the ground, the earths original chair", and the ground is where they almost died. And the tamago chair that the rich lady really liked ended up being the object that hurt her leg and led to her death.

[@geraldking9385]

​@@kogniscentdidn't even think about that that's very interesting 🤔

[@craigcarothers3121]

I don’t think they died I think the end scene was supposed to signify that they were connected on a multidimensional level just like george said he felt in his “emotional entanglement”. Amy was holding on to him in the hospital and when the lights were changing colors it showed danny holding on to amy right at the end to show that they were both connected to each other across dimensions

[@konnorcambridge7035]

I forgot which episode but it insinuates Amy tried to (maybe) kill herself too, when George says something like "you know why" in response to her asking why he wouldnt give her the code to the safe, another parallel between their what seems to be opposite lives.

[@heatherpaige8897]

totally.

[@lockekappa500]

yeah it's kind of funny, because a friend was watching this show too. And he's like "oh man these two people hate each other so much, they're so different, Im sure they're going to kill each other in the end." I'm like: "Are we watching the same show? These are literally the same person."

[@RachelD1235]

Don't want a season 2! The beef is dead

[@RazingFeinyx]

Even though Amy and Danny’s beef is dead they still got beef with their own people. Danny with Paul and Amy with George.

[@akkoyu123]

@@RazingFeinyx I think thw show only works bc Danny and Amy kept escalating the situation instead of talking it out like adults (I also think this has to do w them sharing the burden their parents put on them). Paul & George aren't like them & haven't experienced that same burden from their parents so the beef wouldnt get to the ridiculous point it did this season. Meaning of there was a season 2, it'd be over in like 2 episodes

[@JogatinaDasAntigas]

Simple dont need a season2. History is over.

[@andybhus]

Heard it an anthology, so different story next season.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Yeah, it was getting a bit redundant.

[@gloriam1972]

Just finished binge watching.... brilliant! Very clever, great story, brilliant actors.... didn't want it to end.

[@geektrash180]

This series is a medicine for my absurdist broken heart.

[@TheCloveart]

1:35 the crows are mentioned before. And they talk about their relationship to the two main characters. Danny nursed one of them back to health and that crow follows him around hoping to get fed again. And she pointed a gun at one of the crows. It's a fact that crows can remember people’s faces.

[@donaldhere]

The fact that the series ends with Mayonaise by the smashing pumpkins made me teary eyed as i totally loved the series and didnt know it would end with one of my all time fav songs.. ❤️

[@bludgeonstickog]

My favorite song. My buddy told me about it without spoilers and I lost my shit when mayonaise played and realized June was based off that song.

[@damianstarks3338]

This show is pretty deep and hilarious.

[@Wu_36]

George asked Amy about “Cosmic Twins”, referring to his connection and emotional entanglement with Mia. Amy dismissed the notion and later has that experience with Danny. The final episode to me showcases this materializing between Amy and Danny

[@samflynn3670]

Dope show. I've been a Steven Yeun fan since Walking Dead (I actually stopped watching WD after they pulled that bs with Glen) . I am also now a huge Ali Wong fan.

[@sshoegirl30004]

Same!

[@etismyname]

the ending should be taken literally, not that they were dead. the biggest reason is that the message behind is them finding eachother in this loneliness world, and stop themselves hurting others unintentionally or intentionally

[@jessrojas2502]

Excellent. Great acting and deep story. Because of how deep each character is, a second season would work. But the story would need to be insane. Well done!

[@allsmiles1971]

The actor that plays Isaac created the art seen at the beginning of each episode

[@younglittlejae]

wtf, for real???? that's amazing!!!

[@allsmiles1971]

@@younglittlejae I looked him up. He is a multimillionaire due to his art

[@younglittlejae]

@@allsmiles1971 everytime his art showed up in each intro, I was stunned!!!

[@atticusfinch6038]

this serious was AMAZING not that race is totally relevant but Korean Americans should be very proud of this one. spring summer fall winter and spring is another one not to sleep on

[@shecandoit4801]

I’m going to check this out too.

[@perry3770]

Danny and Amy found unconditional love in each other. Even though Amy is married, that isn't true love. The ending represents true love with Amy and Danny finally realizing that they were made for each other.

[@tommaddi]

@@breakfastbean4359 Yes, this 100%. Divine twins.

[@lilyalexander5150]

@@tommaddi this is exactly how I felt about them during the ending too!

[@unstoppableExodia]

I really liked the way it paid that off. From very early on it was obvious that they were a lot alike and the conflict between them prevented them from seeing it. It took a hell of a lot with an outrageous amount of collateral damage for them to reach that moment that allowed them to drop all the pretence and talk honestly. It takes some really good writing for a story to reach that point and for it to feel earned and moving

[@kernelspy]

No. Nothing romantic here...

[@wi11ialvl]

S Tier show/writing and for me specifically, I loved the portrayal of the Korean American life by Steven Yeun. I don't think I've ever felt so seen.

[@MrJctii916]

I'm glad Bobby Lee went to rehab and got sober, but at the same time, so sad he wasn't able to work side by side with his Best Friend, Cheeto Santino.

[@catsukat]

Was he really going to play bobby with cheeto? That makes sense

[@IndigobluBeauty]

Loved it! I loved the comedy, drama, asian representation. I binged it on Easter Sunday. It’s funny how if upu juxtapose this with infinity pool you see people going through a life trial and changing but in this case in different ways. No season 2 is needed.

[@soumiahassane8246]

As a non-Asian, this was a great presentation of generational trauma in other cultures in its similarity to all adjacent cultures. I love how the show focused on showing the two living the exact same internal conflicts, anger and fear despite their polar opposite social status. In one the episodes Amy tells her daughter something within the lines of “We were poor when I had you, but I wish we stayed there” which reflects the source of her anger and frustration which is trying so hard to catch up with her elite circle. From her mother-in-law making comments about her house, spoiled husband who had it all growing up… . Danny’s on the same boat but on a different scale. They’re both people pleasers, working harder than they should to gain everyone’s approval as they both have only experienced conditional love. It goes to show that no matter how much they have (her trying to secure that multi million dollar deal and Danny struggling to build his parents a house) until they both connect with the right person who can love them unconditionally, they keep trying even harder for what seems like forever.

[@denisethegood]

After every episode the only noise I could make was ‘wow’. I loved how unique it was, the acting was phenomenal, same with direction, lighting, set design, music etc. Just wow and 👍

[@unstoppableExodia]

I really enjoyed watching this show. The premise was very relatable. I’ve not been in a road rage incident that had me chasing someone down in my vehicle fueled with rage. But I have been in a situation of escalating conflict that starts with something small that gets more and more heated with every step but like in most situations it got to a point where I had to walk away before the hatred consumed me and took everything with it. I loved that Beef took it all the way but in a sort of poetic style. In the end it was beautiful and moving the way Danny and Amy were forced to work together to survive and to talk to each other and open up in ways they never had with anyone else. They’re two fundamentally broken people who seem like they could complete each other. The ending where Amy stayed by Danny’s side in hospital and lay in his hospital bed with him was very moving and I think that was the perfect note to end the series. Ambiguous enough for the viewer to draw their conclusions of what happens after. I could imagine the two of them rebuilding their lives together and feeling more complete than ever before but for them to support each other in a platonic capacity would have been equally valid. I found it interesting during the series it dropped plenty of hints that George was never the person to fill that void in Amy’s life. Her telling him that their sex like didn’t fulfil her, being too vanilla for her tastes. But more importantly Fumi sets it up for Amy to revive their marriage, all she had to do is lie and say that she never fucked Danny’s brother and she’d have had her marriage back. But instead she comes clean and tells him everything and he couldn’t handle it. I think the symbolism in that moment is that she had reached a point where she didn’t want to keep up a pretence. One that she probably felt she had to maintain to keep him interested in her ever since they first met. In that moment she showed him who she truly is and he basically said that’s not who he wanted because they were fundamentally incompatible. Conversely she revealed her true self to Danny when they were poisoned from eating wild berries and he didn’t reject her. They shared a similar feeling of emptiness and were able to bond. And for them to reach that they first had to let go of everything that they thought would fill that hole, their material possessions, the loved ones that they deceived and manipulated and everything that gave them a sense of security and their place in the world. Hell, they even needed to let go of their will to live as they were convinced that they would succumb to the poison and wouldn’t wake up the next day. Which seemed to be why when they woke up the next morning they had a renewed sense of purpose and the conflict and hatred they once had for each other was the furthest thing from their minds. In that desperate situation having each other was all they had and it seemed like it was an experience that changed them for the better. And after all the insane shit that happened it was so good to see it end on such a hopeful note

[@eddubya2496]

That was a great analysis!

[@beatpirate8]

Wow thx! I’ve been trying to make sense of it since I finished it yesterday. Thank you!

[@seal2721]

David Choe was fantastic and I loved the fake Bobby Lee Easter egg 😂

[@thorshuatus]

Bobby Lee should've been in this show lol

[@LGseeker]

They were trolling him real hard, they are all good friends tho 😂

[@ronbzoom8531]

Best thing Netfilx has done in years. This show made me laugh, infuriated me, and kind of broke my heart. It is so well done. I just hope Neflix has the sense to end this Beef right here and not do a sequel. Don't ruin this gem! But give us more shows and movies of this caliber and perhaps I won't cancel my subscription after all (which I was about to do before this show sucked me back in!). Ali Wong and Steven Yeun are f-ing awesome! The supporting cast are pretty killer as well. We better see at least a couple of Emmys come out of this!

[@JK-qn9qr]

this was a great Asian American dark comedy. I can't believe I can say this multiple times a year....great year for asian cinematography....

[@blah5947]

I think this will be a series in which new characters come every season and with actual things in life that cause beef that everyone can relate too. No matter how rich you are or how poor or how unfortunate you are we are people who can feel the same feelings. I love you all bravo to this show

[@thisguy8106]

Twin Souls. That's what this whole thing was about at the end of the day.

[@infinite1135]

Very true, twin flames.

[@IllusiveBunny]

Beef was amazingly delicious. Definitely a show that can be re-watched over and over in my book. Season 2 can just be Paul starting an onlyfans 😍

[@TheNewNinja159]

I think they should do a season 2, but go to a completely different setting between two different people. I think that this story has concluded, but there can always be beef between two other people. And if the writers really want they can put a lil Easter egg in one episode of Danny or Amy or both. I think it could be very fitting. When I say Easter egg I mean something very small. It could something as small as them walking in the background or like Danny’s company appearing in an ad or even a small mention in the news that talks about a post events for split second. The news one would have to be background noise though, not like in your face showing you something on a tv.

[@bluberi9159]

so an anthology series? idk where they’d muster up the willpower to write another asian-represented season, I feel like this was pretty perfect all on its own, from the 2000s soundtrack to the characters experiences it feels like Lee Sung Jin’s opus cannot be replicated again even if they tried, there is no need for a season 2!

[@geraldking9385]

​@@bluberi9159nah.. I'd love a season 2

[@abbynormal3192]

This was an amazing series, which so much depth and fantastic acting, especially from Ali Wong. I don't see how a season 2 could top this. They explored so many questions and ideas, what could be left for another season? This reminds me of the series Russian Doll. I loved season 1 so much, but could only get through one episode of season 2. It just wasn't the same.

[@ANONYMOUS-hc5jh]

So nobody is gonna mention why junie was on danny's car? George clearly put her there but why? To get custody for junie? And when she was talking to george on episode 9 the call suddenly cuts. It seemed like George intentionally put junie in the car I just dont know why.

[@ANONYMOUS-hc5jh]

And if you guys want more deep shit. In an episide Amy tells Danny that we are just a snake eating our own tail. A snake eating its own tail is the logo for Ouroboros which means a lot of thing eg. Infinity and the most important is death and re-birth. In the end they die (not actually die but ego death which happens after taking hallucinogens.) So they died but was reborn into a better version of themselves.

[@t.h.7894]

The book character first appears in Amy life as a kid in her room, not after discovering her father’s affair

[@delconagher12]

A24 is killing it with their movies and now this tv series. Fucking awesome studio.

[@quinnzykir]

Moral of the story: Get therapy

[@kernelspy]

Western Therapy doesn't work with Asian minds 😬

[@JoyboySR]

Moral of the story was to be more empathetic

[@minjokjuuija]

Western therapy doesn't work on Eastern minds.

[@RiceCubeTech]

“Western therapy doesn’t work on eastern minds” 😂

[@RayFrancisFilms]

I do hope they show their stories briefly in season 2. That show was so good

[@missthea5259]

I'm not sure whther or not thy died but in the scene near the end they are walking towards the light at the end of the tunnel which is a popular end of life trope. And in the very last scene the camera pans upwards in a soul leaving the body gesture and Amy is in the foetal position mybe to be re-born or reincarnated. There are so many interpretations. This series really is something else. Another interpretaton could be that their old emotionally trapped selves are dead and they are re-born as more transparent versions of who they really are.

[@thijmenbaak718]

Crows also symbolise change and metamorphosis, especially in east asian culture. You see crows come back throughout the series, flying in front of danny etc. Maybe they appear in crucial moments in the series? idk mayb i have to watch it again but it the creators definitely meant for the crows to have this meaning

[@christianvenson1563]

So glad you covered this. I loved/hate the cousin, hopefully we'll get a season two.

[@joneg7777]

Sales on Burger King chicken sandwiches are skyrocketing after this show

[@mrs.berganzo]

It would be really cool if they did Edwin's story and Daniel and Amy would be side characters .. so we can still see their progress without destroying their beautiful story line in season 1

[@neihomai8]

that might be a good idea, but i would pick paul and issac as the main characters

[@user-je4eh9ht1k]

A few thoughts on the artwork for the last episode. I don't think the colours pouring out of the body represents the hatred/poison that was consuming them. It's their true essence finally splurging from the vessels that carry them, aka their true selves finally being set free from the body.

[@KaraboMaja-wy4et]

They shouldn't make a season 2 this was too perfect to have one😭😭

[@mcgavinclapping9490]

I think deeper thank anything this show explores how hiding your true self can cause more damage than you think. We all think no can understand or relate to how we feel and even though we’re surrounded by people we feel alone, just want to be seen. But I learned early family, and love for yourself is key. Forgiving yourself is key.

[@catsauce_]

the scene where danny-amy says “i see your life. poor thing.” favorite scene i cried and i dont cry often to movies or shows

[@sangaman2007]

Finally!! I've been waiting for this!

[@VTang]

0:34 did this person even watch the show???? "lonely housewife?"

[@erickramospineda5372]

Considering that the series is produced by A24, the crows scene reminds me of the conversation between rocks in Everything, Everywhere, All at once. Also produced by A24

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

Do glad my friends encouraged me to see this series. I assumed it was just more angry people. And it was, and people who never took responsibility of their actions & kept blaming everyone else, but what a ride! Great show!

[@Imnotevenhuman]

I think that in the scene in which George finds them and supposedly shoots just Danny, it looks like the show is implying he could have killed both of them. You can only see both of their silhouettes and light at the end of the tunnel.

[@KarenKarn]

I think the earth/soil and the talking crows indicate that nature/the universe and all of us are part of a whole (the meaning of namaste). I think the intimacy under the tree, them lying on the ground, was them connecting not only with themselves but with everything else, allowing the transformation to occur. Definitely no to a second season. The drama centred on their disfunction. If they have healed and found love in each other, there should be no drama.

[@alexabeyta3808]

The second to last episode had me on the edge of my seat

[@mercye6151]

Amy was literally not a housewife, infact she worked so hard she wanted to be a housewife

[@USAracing]

Its obvious Danny doesn’t die you see his right arm begin to move at the end to hug Amy

[@reismw]

Dude, it caught my attention so much, just finished, can`t wait to see a second temp

[@silverflame2501]

This is really a masterpiece... We deserve more of this stuff😊❤

[@ruxp10]

You’re not going to address that his arm eventually moves?

[@kelrosales8955]

Great finale theories. Thanks for this. I totally loved this show. Best show, especially dramedy, of 2023. In some ways absurd but in the way that life can be sometimes absurd. The truth is you never really know a person best or appreciate who they are until you have gone toe to toe with them.

[@Layla.H.79]

Well, at the end, we can see that his arm is moving around her so hopefully that's a sign he'll survive...

[@mskimmibaby]

I really needed this show 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 loved every moment and appreciate your explanation ❤

[@andreavalencia2604]

She wasn’t a lonely housewife (that was the husband/ stay at home dad). Amy was a lonely entrepreneur/ business woman.

[@palmtrees2420]

Ya I don't think this dude even watched the series lol reminded me of when I would just read the summary of a book and then fuck up my presentation in school

[@gregjross852]

I would love a 2nd season even though it’s a miniseries. Still a lot of shit they could touch on. I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with this show 😂

[@cinemasnitch3959]

this show had some of the best needledrops in tv history

[@jessrojas2502]

Many of us will identify with a character in this series or several at a given time and situation.

[@susanwhite7474]

The creators obviously didn't watch the show - Amy is clearly not a housewife. WTF?

[@YtieclPolkao]

I rewatch episode 1 and I realised when dab y first visited Amy. They actually connected and the final scene is actually a continuation somewhat. It's crazy but watch it again.

[@jcm9890]

All the artwork from each intro was made by David Choe, who also plays Danny’s cousin.

[@getto5702]

This show is amazing I just finished it and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time

[@stavshimoni2430]

That show was amazing on so many levels. I loved every scene, every metaphor, every message. Except I didn't really enjoy watching the rich lady being cut in half, but oh well.. I kinda wish they'd do another story like this with depthful messages. But different characters completely. I'm rooting for this in season 2 🙏🏻 and hope they won't continue this one. It's perfect.

[@davidpeeler6343]

Me and my wife binged this entire series yesterday it was amazing

[@sholagrant5445]

Couldn’t wait for your take on this. Best explanations on everything Think Story ❤ always my first go to!

[@SashaLitvak]

Housewife? What, you are blind? She is a business woman, her husband is a housewife

[@ez_sn12]

just dropping by to say that Amy is not a housewife

[@michaelmiles2305]

Beef and swarm is top 2 of 2023 for me

[@heatherpaige8897]

I think reflecting on pausing before given him the finger showed she finally took accountability. Danny had previously by telling his brother of the college applications and burning down the house. This was more subtle, but with the air cleared, she acknowledged she was the asshole who started this whole thing. Perhaps atonement.

[@ashley.taylor174]

He almost hit her car. Hitting your horn is protecting you from an accident.

[@heatherpaige8897]

@@ashley.taylor174 You honk to that severity?

[@geraldking9385]

​@@ashley.taylor174honk and middle finger? Ok clown

[@void.sawyer]

I wonder if David Choe did all the art as well as play a character?

[@clarkt5439]

LOVED IT! Well Done!

[@Ligmaballin]

At first i was like "Ehh this is gonna be one of those comedic love stories" but it got more unique each episode, never did i expect for anyone to get killed in this show, especially Jordan getting her legs annihilated... gives me Barry vibes, how it starts pretty simple, yet goes to extreme slowly.

[@RickS2369]

They accidentally ingested a hallucinogenic drug and discovered themselves in the process

[@maxmarx2]

This was such a great show those episode ending songs were A++++

[@solangespringer4698]

I loved it! Smart dialogues, amazingly endearing actors. Let's try a season 2!

[@calosku]

let’s not

[@Sh1znitz]

The scene when he goes to church was amazing

[@someoneonmars2022]

I thought Amy is not a housewife and actually had a profitable business that she sold to this blonde rich woman…? She often talked about how hard she worked for the company and that her work was also the reason why she wasn’t close to her husband and daughter.

[@ayden3461]

Beef was well written story that could have continued beyond the ending but that not what beef is about. Bravo to the writers and acfors of this show.

[@CardiacKatz]

Started so strong, but really limped across the finish line.

[@b00shy68]

if this is an anthology series like i’ve heard, i hope if there is a season 2, it can be just as amazing as the first.

[@Xxbaesiaa]

Episode 9 was insane 😂

[@xXxOmarSanchezxXx]

I think we deserve one more episode of there is not a season 2.