They also talk about characters' looks and bodies, including a scene in which girls say a boy looks like he's "smuggling a pepper grinder" under his pants. They do kiss, flirt, and talk about boyfriends, girlfriends, and romance. Teens scheme to have sex, but it takes multiple seasons before anyone actually winds up having it (off-screen). Expect lots of mature talk about sex (referred to as "boinking" and "boning," etc.). Devi ( Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) learns to be more emotionally honest and to accept her grief as she navigates typical teen problems related to friendship, school, and romance. Parents need to know that Never Have I Ever is a series (co-created by Mindy Kaling) about an Indian American teen girl who's mourning the death of her father. ![]() In particular, Devi's temporary paralysis before suddenly walking again falls into the "miraculous cure" cliche, and there are ongoing fatphobic jokes about a minor recurring character. All of that said, the show does mishandle some key things. A main character's sister has Down syndrome but is defined by her love of fashion, not by her disability. Kamala encounters sexism in her PhD biology program. (Behind the scenes, the show was created by Indian American writer/actress Mindy Kaling.) Same-sex relationships take place throughout the series and are treated naturally. Devi's close friends are Chinese American, Afro-Latina, and Muslim. Cast has extensive diversity, including love interests who are mixed-race, Jewish, and Indian. Mental health (Devi sees a therapist) and grief are major themes. Ethnicity isn't the main focus of her character, but viewers do see important reminders of it - e.g., she prays to Hindu gods, and her older immigrant cousin grapples with potential arranged marriage. Indian American TV show leads are rare, and Devi makes a great one: She's complex and has admirable inner strength.
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