--- title: "Master of None: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/master-of-none/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/master-of-none" critics_score: 82 critics_reviews: 7 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Master of None (2015): what the critics said Critics' score 82 from 7 reviews: 7 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. The reviews are uniformly warm. Most critics take to the show’s tone first: gentle, observational comedy that treats its characters kindly rather than mocking them, and several note how much less cynical it is than the half-hour comedies it resembles. The praise clusters on Ansari’s writing and on the episodes that deal with race and family, particularly the one about Indian actors on television and the one about immigrant parents, which critics single out as the sharpest and most humane material in the run. The reservations are small and scattered. Variety finds the direction stilted in the early episodes; Vulture notes occasional underacting; The Telegraph thinks Ansari is a little too old for the millennial he is playing. Nobody is negative and the spread is narrow, running from good to very good. The two lowest scores, from Variety and Paste, are still recommendations, and Paste is judging on the premiere alone. ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 6 November 2015. The series is a triumphant, joyful and very funny exploration of human connection, like a kinder Curb Your Enthusiasm. It stands out for its humane tone, insightful take on race in the 'Indians on TV' episode, and focus on meaningful relationships rather than cynicism. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/nov/06/aziz-ansari-master-of-none-netflix) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Tim Goodman Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 21 October 2015. The critic highlights Ansari's creative breakout and evolution as a writer-director-star, commending the fresh, multicultural coming-of-age story in modern New York, natural integration of race and family themes, and the show's growing depth, charm, and originality across episodes. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/master-tv-review-833854/) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 4 November 2015. The critic praises the show's naturalistic dialogue, casual yet urbane aesthetic, and tender regard for its characters as they navigate romance, race, gender, and everyday life, calling it a thrillingly assured and effective series that feels like the point of contemporary half-hour television despite minor hiccups like occasional underacting. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2015/11/master-of-none-aziz-ansari-review.html) ## The Telegraph — Ed Power Rating 4/5. 9 May 2016. Ansari's show offers a perfect mix of sarcasm and sincerity as he plays a less successful version of himself navigating relationships and career setbacks with underachieving friends. The humour is gently observational rather than zinger-heavy, though the lead is slightly too old for the millennial role. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/on-demand/2016/05/09/master-of-none-netflix-review-a-perfect-mix-of-sarcasm-and-since/) ## Variety — Maureen Ryan Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 2 November 2015. The critic praises the show's ambitious plans to investigate love, romance, race, and gender through nimble comedy and cultural commentary, singling out episodes on immigrant parents and sexism for their insight and humor while noting some early stilted direction. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2015/tv/reviews/master-of-none-review-aziz-ansari-netflix-1201626224/) ## Den of Geek — Daniel Kurland Rating 4 out of 5. 6 November 2015. The critic calls Master of None the freshest take on modern romance and dating in a long time, praising its organic integration of contemporary material like texting and social media along with its beautiful filming, strong ensemble cast, and honest exploration of relationships and social issues. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/netflixs-master-of-none-season-1-review/) ## Paste — May Saunders Rating 8.8. 6 November 2015. The critic praises the confident and polished premiere episode, highlighting Ansari's toned-down charm and the show's blend of familiarity and freshness. They single out the realistic portrayal of a single thirtysomething man considering adulthood without resorting to buffoonery. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/master-of-none/master-of-none-review-plan-b-101) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/master-of-none.md