SummaryFirst-generation Indian-American teenager Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) deals with issues with high school and growing up in this series inspired by creator Mindy Kaling's childhood.
Created By:Lang Fisher, Mindy Kaling
❮ Never Have I Ever
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Apr 27, 2020
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
83% Positive
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Apr 17, 2020
91
Sweet, shrewd series. ...[Maitreyi Ramakrishnan] has remarkable comedic swagger; she delivers Devi’s savage takedowns with the cheerful confidence of a young Amy Poehler. McEnroe is skilled at self-parody, and he toggles his tone between supportive observer, frustrated adult scold, and OK Boomer.
Apr 24, 2020
90
Kaling and Fisher have created a shockingly intimate first-gen portrait that's as comforting as your mother's chai and as salty as the gossip served with it.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
81% Positive
48 Ratings
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11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Jan 17, 2023
10
Never have I ever Effortlessly handles its humour and dramatic themes, with a well handled representation of South Asian culture. With characters that feel juvenile, this **** story is nuanced and very entertaining.
May 2, 2020
10
Such a cute show! I had decided a while ago that I was too old to watch any more movies/tv about high schoolers (and annoyed that Netflix kept trying to push these shows and movies on me), but thought I'd give this one a brief chance since Mindy Kaling's name was on it. I got hooked and watched the whole thing in two days. It's a comedy, but it's balanced with a lot of heart and sentiment. Very well written and well acted. Likable, relatable, well written characters. I hope there will be a season 2.
Apr 27, 2020
88
“Never Have I Ever” soars in its irreverent yet authentic depictions of an Indian-American girl growing up in the San Fernando Valley. ... This is one of the best new shows of the year.
Apr 27, 2020
80
Overcoming the saturation of coming-of-age titles, Never Have I Ever adds fresh wrinkles to an old formula, thanks in part to a breakout turn by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as a high-school sophomore adjusting to a life turned upside down. Sweet, funny and occasionally flat-out weird, it's the latest show that brings an independent-film sensibility to the half-hour comedy format.
Apr 21, 2020
80
The overpacked clunkiness of that first half-hour — really, the first half of Never Have I Ever's 10-episode debut season — might give some Kaling loyalists PTSD flashbacks to The Mindy Project. ... The great joy and relief of Never Have I Ever is that, at least in the latter half of its first season, the series streamlines into a deeply moving exploration of a teenage girl falling apart because she can't bear to deal with her grief.
Apr 17, 2020
75
“Never Have I Ever” is a lot of fun and a must-watch for teen girls thanks to its focus on the little things. The rush of excitement when a hot boy considers you a friend (never mind he’s flirting with every other girl) or the frustration at having a mother who doesn’t understand you. Though the series takes a few episodes to find its stride, once it does, it’s magic.
Apr 27, 2020
50
Devi is played by newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who brings a fine degree of spirit and believability to the role — outdistancing the often thin and predictable writing that Kaling, et al, have provided. The comedy here is fine; the deeper stuff (grief, alienation, obedience) gets the gloss treatment. ... Although the show fulfills its obligation to be breezy and fun, mainly as a teen-centric piece of fluff, never does it ever stretch to become anything more than another Netflix nothingburger.
May 1, 2020
9
Loved it! Some of Mindy Kaling's best work. Frustrating and quirky and endearing characters, with a sometimes tough story to laugh and cry through. Enjoyable and entertaining.
Apr 28, 2020
9
The story is a refreshing tale of a teen balancing her life and finding her identity as an Indian-American. it might seem generic at first but once you actually start watching, the story will warm your heart and the characters are sure to win you over. Personally, as an ethnic minority, I love the show for its non-forced representation.
Apr 28, 2020
3
Predictable, worn out hollywood template. For young teens probably good enough to watch, otherwise, no.
May 6, 2020
0
Terrible show with clunky characters. As an Indian I got really disgusted at the 80s era stereotypes on religion and arranged marriages. What a trainwreck
