Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever

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Never Have I Ever

2018
Movie
13 min
Swedish

Filip is 26 but has still never kissed someone.

Insights

IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users93%
Director: Mindy Kaling, Lang FisherGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Devi Vishwakumar, an Indian-American teenager, navigates the complexities of high school, family, and her unresolved grief after her father's death. With the help of her two best friends, she attempts to improve her social standing, find romance, and manage her often-turbulent relationship with her mother.

Critical Reception

Never Have I Ever received widespread critical acclaim, praised for its humor, heartfelt storytelling, and authentic portrayal of the South Asian-American experience. The performances, particularly Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's lead role, were consistently highlighted, making it a popular and critically lauded coming-of-age series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty humor and charming lead performance.

  • Commended for its authentic and nuanced depiction of a young Indian-American girl's life.

  • Lauded for its emotional depth and relatable coming-of-age themes.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly love the show, frequently praising its humor, the relatable struggles of the main character, and the show's ability to balance comedy with serious emotional themes. The representation of cultural identity is also a common highlight.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Critics' Choice Television Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Peabody Awards. Won a Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Series.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Mindy Kaling, based much of Devi's high school experience on her own upbringing in the Boston area.

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