Netflix's hit series Beef has returned for its second season, created by three-time Emmy Award winner Lee Sung Jin. When all eight episodes were released, Collider reporter Steve Weintraub spoke with Lee and lead actor Charles Melton about the intricacies of the final episode, two thematic scenes, and the true meaning of that last frame.

This season follows the newly engaged Gen Z couple Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin (Melton), while witnessing a heated moment between boss Joshua (Oscar Isaac) and his wife Lindsay (Carey Mulligan). The two couples find themselves embroiled in various complications as they compete for the approval of the club's billionaire owner, President Park (Youn Yuh-jung), in a quirky country club setting. Season 2 also features talented actors like Seoyeon Jang (Butterfly), Song Kang-ho (Parasite), Mikaela Hoover (Superman), and William Fichtner (Talamasca: The Secret Order).

Following the success of the series, Lee Sung Jin announced that he will write the screenplay for Marvel's upcoming untitled X-Men film. Working alongside Beef's co-producer Joanna Calo, Lee will join this project under the direction of Thunderbolts* and Beef's director Jake Schreier. Lee spoke about his childhood love for X-Men, mentioning the series he watched every Saturday morning with his father, and expressed being a big fan of the Gambit character.

According to Lee, Jake Schreier has a very clear vision of what he wants to achieve with this film. Lee and Calo expressed that they are here to serve the broader story and are honored to be a part of this project. The intricate storytelling and the development of complex characters presented in the Beef Season 2 finale continue to leave viewers eagerly following the next projects.