Never Have I Ever is an American comedy-drama television series os 4 seasons starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. Though it takes place in the San Fernando Valley, the show has been reported to be loosely based on Kaling's childhood experiences in the Boston area,while Kaling herself has said it is based "in the spirit of my childhood".It is about an Indian-American high school student dealing with the sudden death of her father and the bumpy journey through her last three years of high school.The series received very positive reviews.The series has been described as a watershed moment for South Asian representation in Hollywood and has been praised for breaking Asian stereotypes.This series premiered on Netflix on April 27, 2020. On July 1, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season,which premiered on July 15, 2021.Netflix renewed the series for a third season on August 19, 2021,which was released on August 12, 2022, and consists of 10 episodes,and a fourth and final season which released on June 8, 2023.
Cast
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar, initially a 15-year-old high school sophomore who wants to improve her life and harbours feelings for both Paxton Hall-Yoshida and Ben Gross.She is based on the show's creator, Mindy Kaling. She is known for her emotional and erratic behaviour at times and sees a therapist to help deal with the loss of her father, who died prior to the events of the series. She is a star student and has dreamed of going to Princeton University since an early age.
Poorna Jagannathan as Dr. Nalini Vishwakumar, a successful dermatologist who owns her own practice and Devi's mother with whom she has a mixed relationship. She cares strongly for her daughter but believes in tough love and strict parenting, causing friction between the two at times.
Richa Moorjani as Kamala Nandiwadal,Devi's cousin who is staying with Devi's family while completing her PhD at Caltech. She is far better behaved and more devoted to her culture than Devi
Jaren Lewison as Benjamin "Ben" Gross, also a high school sophomore. Initially Devi's nemesis at school as the two frequently compete for academic accolades, he becomes a good friend for whom she has complicated feelings. The two become more supportive of each other and eventually date.
Darren Barnet as Paxton Hall-Yoshida, a popular, athletic 16-year-old high school junior and Devi's crush, later love interest. After graduating, he attends Arizona State University, but later becomes an assistant swim coach at the high school upon deciding university is not for him.
Ramona Young as Eleanor Wong (seasons 2-4; recurring season 1), one of Devi's best friends who has a passion for acting and struggles with the fact her mother is absent after abandoning her for acting when Eleanor was 7.
Lee Rodriguez as Fabiola Torres (seasons 2-4; recurring season 1), one of Devi's best friends who is on the robotics team and struggles with her sexuality, later coming out as gay.
John McEnroe as himself, the narrator of the series and Mohan's idol, in the season 1 finale he makes a brief on-screen cameo.
Where to watch
Currently you are able to watch "Never Have I Ever" streaming on Netflix.