Never Have I Ever

Genre: Comedy

Description: An American comedy-drama series created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher that follows Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian-American high school sophomore dealing with the sudden death of her father and navigating the complexities of teenage life. Set in Sherman Oaks, California, the show chronicles Devi's journey through her last three years of high school as she tries to reinvent herself, improve her social status, and find a boyfriend while managing grief, family expectations, and cultural identity. Starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in a breakout performance, with narration by tennis legend John McEnroe, the series has been praised as a watershed moment for South Asian representation in Hollywood. The show explores themes of grief, family dynamics, academic pressure, friendship, and the immigrant experience with both humor and heart. Co-starring Poorna Jagannathan as Devi's mother Dr. Nalini and featuring a diverse cast, Never Have I Ever has received critical acclaim for breaking stereotypes and delivering authentic, relatable storytelling about the modern teenage experience.

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Release Date: 2020-04-27