Netflix's "BEEF Season 2" Receives More Bad Reviews Than Good: The Essence Lost in a Glitzy Scale
The Light and Shadow of the US Drama System and the Shackles of Seasons One of the biggest characteristics and essences of the American television industry is that they never leave a massive hit or highly talked-about "tentpole" project as a one-off. In the Korean drama market, even if a mega-hit creates a massive syndrome, it often wraps up cleanly with a single season according to its originally planned narrative arc, and cases of forcing unnecessary sequels are relatively rare. On the other hand, in the ecosystem of giant streaming platforms like Netflix and major Hollywood studios, there is a very strong tendency that when a single IP (Intellectual Property) achieves massive success, they unconditionally produce the next season to continue capitalizing on its buzz and enormous profitability until the very end. The Brilliant Glory of Season 1 That Captivated the World The ultimate beneficiary of this American capitalist production system, and a highly anticipated follow-up...
