Never Have I Ever (2020)

The critic finds the series a fantastic, welcome teen rom-com, with one early plot point as a distracting misstep. She especially praises Devi’s complexity and the show’s deft, nuanced portrayal of her Indian-American identity.

Gajjar finds the final season joyful and charming, bringing the series to a fitting close. She especially praises its nuanced, multigenerational portrayal of South Asian family life, while criticizing Jeff Garlin’s stiff performance.

Lopez finds the series an awkward but emotionally resonant comedy that becomes magical once it finds its stride. She particularly praises Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s charismatic performance, while criticizing the show’s handling of disability as a gimmick.

Kang finds the series smart, moving and nuanced, though its early episodes feel exhausting and overpacked. She praises the emotional depth of Devi’s grief and the slow-building romantic relationships.

Framke finds the series an entertaining teen comedy, though its voiceovers are a frustrating flaw. She particularly faults McEnroe and Hadid for flat, unnecessary narration that undercuts the stronger performances of the young cast.

Lane finds the second season just about as excellent as the first, balancing heartfelt emotion with humor. She especially praises Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s vulnerable performance and the thoughtful exploration of grief.

Mellor finds the second season funnier, more confident, and emotionally deeper while retaining its comedic heart. She especially praises Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s charismatic lead performance and the show’s fresh, culturally specific take on familiar teen-comedy conventions.

The critic finds the series a sharp, thoughtful comedy that rises above familiar teen-drama conventions. They single out John McEnroe’s charming narration and the poignant mother-daughter relationship for praise.

The critic finds season three underwhelming, despite its continued fun and quirky characters. The main complaint is that the romantic relationships lose the tension that once made them engaging.

Thomas finds the season entertaining but underwhelming, criticizing how it tells rather than depicts Devi’s growth. She praises the show’s complex mother-daughter relationship and its subtle handling of grief.