The BEEF Season 2 Netflix anthology series will feature an original score by Finneas O’Connell, the multi-Academy Award and eleven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer. Netflix and A24 confirmed the collaboration ahead of the series’ return on April 16, 2026.
Finneas spent the past year composing music for the new installment of the acclaimed anthology series. The upcoming season consists of eight episodes and introduces a new storyline and cast while continuing the show’s exploration of conflict and human relationships.
O’Connell described the experience of scoring the series in a statement reflecting on the process.
“Spent the last 12 months in BEEF land. All 8 episodes out April 16, all original music by me. Very grateful to Sonny for involving me, very grateful for the incredible performances from the entire cast; I probably watched every scene 100 times while I scored the show and I felt it every time. True fan of this show, very honored and proud to be a part of it.”
The second installment of BEEF follows the success of the first season, which premiered in 2023.
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The New Story at the Center of BEEF Season 2
The BEEF Season 2 Netflix anthology series returns with a new cast and a new conflict.
The story begins when a Gen-Z couple witnesses a disturbing argument between their employer and his wife. The confrontation pulls them into a complicated personal and professional situation at work.
Ashley Miller, played by Cailee Spaeny, and Austin Davis, portrayed by Charles Melton, are newly engaged employees at a country club. Their lives become entangled in the unraveling marriage of their boss, Joshua Martín, played by Oscar Isaac, and his wife Lindsay Crane-Martín, portrayed by Carey Mulligan.
The two couples navigate a series of exchanges involving favors and pressure as they seek approval from the club’s billionaire owner.
That owner is Chairwoman Park, played by Youn Yuh-jung, who is also dealing with her own public scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim, portrayed by Song Kang-ho.
The season places these characters within a shared environment where professional power, personal ambition, and private conflicts intersect.
Lee Sung Jin Returns as Creator and Showrunner
The BEEF Season 2 Netflix anthology series is created and led by Lee Sung Jin, who returns as showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer.
Lee reflected on working with Finneas and the role music plays in the new season.
“Finneas is the brilliant mind behind most of the music that has soundtracked my personal life over the last decade, so it’s an absolute honor to collaborate with him on the new season. He has an incredible ability to make the darkest emotions sound so achingly beautiful, and I cannot wait for everyone to hear what he’s cooked up.”
Executive producers on the series include Jake Schreier, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Anna Moench, Kitao Sakurai, and Ethan Kuperberg.
The project is produced by A24, which continues its partnership with Netflix on the anthology.
The Cast of BEEF Season 2
The second installment of BEEF introduces a new ensemble of actors.
Series regulars include:
- Oscar Isaac
- Carey Mulligan
- Charles Melton
- Cailee Spaeny
- Seoyeon Jang
Recurring cast members include:
- Youn Yuh-jung
- Song Kang-ho
- William Fichtner
- Mikaela Hoover
- Matthew Kim (BM)
The season’s story revolves around the relationships and tensions that develop between these characters within the country club setting.
The Impact of BEEF’s First Season
The first installment of BEEF, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, premiered in 2023 and became one of the most widely recognized anthology series of its release cycle.
The series received numerous awards and honors, including eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Additional recognition included SAG Awards, Gotham Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards, PGA Awards, WGA Awards, and AFI Honors.
The show also appeared on the Netflix Global Top 10 for five consecutive weeks following its debut.
The second season continues the anthology structure by presenting a new story with a different group of characters.
Finneas O’Connell’s Work as a Composer
Finneas O’Connell is widely known for his work as a songwriter, producer, and composer across film, television, and popular music.
His collaborations include projects with artists such as Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, and Tove Lo. His work with Billie Eilish earned him multiple GRAMMY® Awards as well as Academy Awards for Best Original Song for “No Time to Die” and “What Was I Made For?”
O’Connell has also composed original scores for film and television projects, including The Fallout, Vengeance, and the Apple Original series Disclaimer, directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
The composer released his second solo album, For Cryin’ Out Loud, in 2024 and completed a sold-out international tour in support of the record.
His collaboration with the BEEF Season 2 Netflix anthology series marks another entry in his work composing music for screen projects.
Key Details, BEEF Season 2
- Release date: BEEF returns April 16, 2026 on Netflix.
- Format: Anthology series consisting of 8 episodes.
- Creator and showrunner: Lee Sung Jin.
- Composer: Finneas O’Connell provides the original score.
- Studio: A24.
- Series regulars: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and Seoyeon Jang.
- Recurring cast: Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho, William Fichtner, Mikaela Hoover, and Matthew Kim (BM).
- Premise: A Gen-Z couple becomes entangled in the unraveling marriage of their country club boss and his wife after witnessing a heated argument.
- Executive producers: Jake Schreier, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Anna Moench, Kitao Sakurai, Ethan Kuperberg, and Lee Sung Jin.
