![]() ![]() I was excited by the introduction of Aneesa, who is Indian and Muslim, because there are very few Indian Muslims represented on screen. Devi had never had an Indian classmate, and her insecurity about her identity became even more difficult for her to battle. But it brought disappointment too, after it sidelined the single Muslim character on the show, Aneesa Qureshi (Megan Suri), who was introduced in Season 2 as Devi’s primary competition at school. The show’s third season was perhaps its strongest yet, with Devi looking even further inwards, and unpacking her grief even further through her interactions with her mother and grandmother. She now has everything she wants, but still struggles with insecurity, getting a handle on her temper, and the death of her father. This season finds Devi finally achieving her dream of dating her high school’s heartthrob, Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet). Never Have I Ever is streaming now on Netflix.“Never Have I Ever” Season 3 hit Netflix on August 12, bringing ever more crazy twists and turns to the protagonist Devi Vishwakumar’s (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) high-school journey. We can’t wait to see what its future holds. ![]() (I found myself feeling rather proud of Paxton this season.) The show continues to mature without sacrificing its uniqueness. Returning characters continue to flourish. It’s not afraid to bring just as much emotion (and tears) as it does laughs. Alternately, it brings a slightly heavier tone. It remains goofy and humorous and entertaining. ![]() This season continues to offer the endearing qualities established in season 1. Aneesa’s history also reveals how a person can display a specific persona to others to protect themselves. She and Devi form an important bond with one another as Indian girls they get each other in a way their other friends don’t. Viewers immediately get a sense of Aneesa’s personality. Both sides are presented clearly and thoughtfully. She also faces doubts about whether she’s lesbian enough for Eve and her friends. Part of what this show does so well is demonstrating that being out isn’t as simple as, well … just being out. Everything goes well for the most part, but she still has a journey ahead of her - and a relatable one at that. (Read our Pride spotlight on her here.) This season, she’s out and dating Eve. Last season, she explored her sexual identity and eventually came out. Two characters who really stood out for me, though, are Fabiola and Aneesa. (And it’s one of the best moments of the season.) Eventually, she, too, realizes her worth and stands up for herself. Early on she presents herself as someone willing to do the most tedious tasks to gain acceptance. Kamala displays growth primarily through her work, where she is the only woman. While she remains tough on Devi, she also works to understand her a little more. She also dips her toes into the dating scene. Meanwhile, the softer side of Nalini peeks out. However, it has a more noticeable impact that Dr. Viewers continue to see Devi’s grief manifest. This season is just as much about Team Devi as it is Team Ben or Paxton.Īlong the same vein, character development across the board shines. But beyond that, Devi also begins to learn her worth lies beyond what any boy can give her. Devi demonstrates that matters of the heart - romantic or platonic - aren’t always easy. Neither type of relationship is painted as picture-perfect. ![]() Viewers see more of a balance between Devi’s romantic pursuits and her friendships. While she sorts out her feelings for both Ben and Paxton, they don’t consume her quite as much this time around. Similar to season 1, this season focuses on Devi’s quest to find a boyfriend. New characters are introduced, familiar ones return, and we find out what happens with Nalini’s decision about India. Never Have I Ever season 2 is here! This season, Devi tries to decide whether she’s #TeamBen or #TeamPaxton. ![]()
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