anyway inspired by Griffin accidentally calling Beef Punchley “Magnus”, I’ve been thinking a lot about how the more we learn about Beef the more we come to understand that he and Magnus are actually very very different once you prod under the surface.
Sure they’re both beefcakes with a heart of gold but I urge you to consider: where Magnus is reckless and foolhearty, Beef is careful and calculated. Magnus wears his heart on his sleeve but Beef keeps his secrets close to his chest. Magnus uses his physical strength in combat but Beef, despite possessing similar physical strength, relies mostly on his wit. Magnus rushes in, but Beef hangs back until everything is in place. Beef is always thinking multiple steps ahead.
The only time he’s reckless is seemingly when it comes to other people. Ep. 23 is a great example - Beef has essentially manipulated James DeBarge into being right where he wants him, but then he feels bad because, as it turns out, he genuinely likes James. So he informs him of the entire plan, risking the entire operation being blown, just because he wants to do the right thing.
So I guess there’s still a little seed of Magnus in there - he does good recklessly.