Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac Shine in Outstanding Lead Roles

The second season of Netflix’s “Beef” brings back Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a married couple navigating escalating tensions in a new setting, marking their third collaboration following previous work in “Drive” and the 2013 film “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

In the new season, Isaac portrays Joshua, the harried manager of a Montecito country club, while Mulligan plays his wife Lindsay. After a long day at work, the couple returns home to engage in an explosive argument in their kitchen — a confrontation that is secretly recorded by a lower-wage working couple employed at the club, played by Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny.

Speaking about their reunion, Isaac noted the significance of their shared history, stating that their prior collaborations allowed them to bring a deep level of trust and lived experience to their performances. He emphasized that this familiarity enabled them to be bold and authentic in their portrayal of a strained marital relationship.