A new Netflix comedy series staring Aziz Ansari premiered November 6, 2015. I had some time in my day to binge-watch a show on Netflix. I was scrolling through my suggestions and came across "Master of None." Immediately I recognized Aziz (obviously). I am a fan of Aziz, so I decided I should try it out .I read the description, and was somewhat conflicted with myself. Should I watch it, should I not? Needless to say, I decided to watch it. I was not disappointed.
From the first episode, I was drawn to the show. "Master of None" is a show about Dev, an actor who lives in New York. Dev is a charming character, funny and playful, sensitive, but also speaks his mind. In the show, his interactions with people he meets teach him a lesson, whether it is someone he has known for years or someone he briefly met.
The show is clever. It displays real life scenarios, debates and issues in modern-day America. Amongst the topics tackled in the show are marriage, feminism and racism. Now, obviously these are topics that have already been brought to light in society, but the approach they take in introducing these topics are creatively brilliant. You are able to have access to the characters' opinions on the situations and how they grow through the episode. They not only become more aware of the the issues, but they take stands to it. In a very hilarious way too, believe me.
The show is also very diverse. I love the diversity in the casting. They even show background stories of the struggles first generation families endured. But they are all able to relate to one another. In "Masters of None," the viewer is able to observe the wonderful friendships they have, and the support they give and receive to one another. They also respect each other for it. None of them purposely target each other based on their race. The friendships are ideal. They are real with one another, caring and inspirational, all while having a good time.
Each episode is fulfilling. Not only does each episode deliver on the comedy description, it also fulfills you emotionally. It causes you to reflect on life. Is what you are doing really what is ideal for you? A major part of the reflection is due to the way the characters interact and try to speak thier minds. It may take them a while, sure, but they get there, just like real people. You are able to observe and quite possibly grow with the show. As I watched episode after episode, I felt compelled to analyze if I was ignoring important issues, was I neglecting family, my friends?
This has easily become one of my favorite series. I more than highly recommend it. It will not disappoint.
