Never Have I Ever (2020)

Never Have I Ever follows the messy, hilarious, and often heartfelt coming-of-age story of Devi Vishwakumar, a smart but impulsive first-generation Indian American teen trying to survive high school while navigating family expectations, grief, identity, and a wildly unpredictable social life. Inspired by Mindy Kaling’s own childhood, the show blends sharp comedy with real emotional stakes as Devi pushes to reinvent herself after a traumatic loss and stumbles through friendships, crushes, academic pressure, and cultural tensions along the way. Watching the series you’ll get quick-fire jokes, cringe-worthy adolescent moments, and genuine warmth: scenes that make you laugh out loud, wince, and then unexpectedly tear up. The writing leans into pop-culture-savvy narration and awkward honesty, while the cast brings energetic performances that make characters feel vivid and relatable. The show also explores the immigrant-family dynamic and the pressures of balancing two cultural worlds, giving viewers both specific cultural detail and universally recognizable teen struggles. Expect an emotional roller coaster that mixes sitcom-style humor and coming-of-age drama—romantic entanglements, fierce friendships, identity questions, and moments of sincere growth. Overall, Never Have I Ever is an entertaining, empathetic series that’s funny, moving, and easy to binge, appealing to anyone who remembers how complicated being a teenager can be.

Actors: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet

Genres: Comedy, Drama

7.8 /10 7.8 /10