I've Been Meaning to Watch Never Have I Ever w/AlexaRecommendsMovies
JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch "Never Have I Ever" is a captivating teen drama that centers around the life of Devi Vishwakumar, portrayed brilliantly by the talented Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Created by Mindy Kaling, the show takes audiences on a heartfelt journey through the complexities of grief, adolescence, friendship, love triangles, and cultural identity crisis. Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teenager, navigates the challenges of high school while coping with the recent loss of her father. With Kaling's signature wit and authentic storytelling, the series strikes a perfect balance between humor and emotional depth. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's remarkable performance brings Devi's character to life, making her relatable to viewers of all backgrounds. Through its genuine portrayal of diverse experiences and genuine coming-of-age moments, "Never Have I Ever" has many lessons for us to learn on grief and family, toxic teenage romance and ethnic and racial pride in finding one's place in the world. Join us as we share our personal experiences and key takeaways from watching this captivating series and how it compares to other exciting and popular shows. Make sure to stay tuned until the end to get our share and exciting shows to add to your watchlist. Whether you're a fan of romantic teen dramas or simply looking for engaging series to enjoy, this is an episode you can’t miss. Standout Quotes: [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Alexa [00:46] Carry To Watch: New releases and entertainment news going up the timeline [29:21] About the Never Have I Ever show created by Mindy Kaling [31:23] Devi Vishwakumar: why she is a lot, and her decisions are off the wall [36:46] How racial and ethnic identity problems manifest in Never Have I Ever characters [49:08] Devi's nickname “David” and its association with the stereotype “women of color are not feminism.” [51:57] Never Have I Ever season one and how it explores Devi’s interests, relationships and family [01:00:23] Devi’s love triangles, boy-crazy character, racial identity insecurities and relationship with her mom [01:09:09] How Never Have I Ever explores grief and Devi's dating drive to escape grief [01:15:21] Never Have I Ever season two Devi’s interesting moves and why she needs help [01:26:26] Never Have I Ever season one criticism on negative stereotypes and antisemitic [01:31:07] Never Have I Ever season four Devi’s friends and what is so disappointing about Devi [01:43:02] Blair's admission to Princeton, dropping out, and the open destain over Ben [01:48:44] ‘Never Have I Ever’ focus on grief, toxic teen romance and what could be better [01:53:33] Is the Never Have I Ever show worth watching? Find out [01:57:15] New and exciting shows recommendations to add to your watchlist [02:04:54] Ending the show and calls to action Standout Quotes “Writing, acting and creative jobs are out there, and they are jobs, and just because you don’t find them as serious jobs and don’t respect them doesn’t mean people don’t deserve to be paid for the things they create.”- [08:44] “We Are Lady Part is so starkly different from Never Have I Ever in the way characters see their brownness and ethnic identity; Mindy Kaling's characters don’t have any racial pride.”- [37:50] “The feelings about assimilating in the whiteness are the root of why you’re unhappy with your appearance and romantic life; It’s like you’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole; there is pride in the way you look, who you are and where you came from.”- [41:41] “We shouldn’t lose what is culturally significant to us just because it has been the basis of people marking us.”- [01:30:53] Alexa's Socials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support