Kriti Mehrotra
‘Never Have I Ever‘ is an American coming of age comedy-drama series that follows the complicated life of a first-generation Indian-American teenager. Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, the Netflix series provides an authentic representation of how traditional cultures survive in America in a very comedic and relatable narrative. With topics like body issues, racism, rocky friendships, and losing a parent all tackled in the series, ‘Never Have I Ever’ is a show for everybody.
It premiered on Netflix on April 27, 2020, and has already received positive reviews all around. If you liked ‘Never Have I Ever’ too and want to watch more shows like it, then look no further, because we have combined a list of six other fantastic shows that should be on your must-watch list. You can watch most of these shows similar to ‘Never Have I Ever’ on Netflix, Apple+ Tv, Amazon Prime Video, or Hulu.
6. On My Block (2018-)
Created by Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, and Jeremy Haft, ‘On My Block‘ is a Netflix original comedy teen drama that follows a diverse friend group as they navigate their way through high school. From a predominantly Hispanic and black Los Angeles neighborhood, Monse, Ruby, Jamal, and Cesar will confront the challenges of life as a teenager, and their lifelong friendships will be put to the test. With the latest season having premiered on March 11, 2020, you can binge-watch the first three seasons of ‘On My Block’ on Netflix right now.
5. Sex Education (2019-)
The British coming of age comedy-drama series created by Laurie Nunn is one of the most popular series right now. Revolving around the sexually repressed teenager Otis, ‘Sex Education‘ covers a wide variety of themes in addition to just sex education. Otis, whose mother is a sex therapist, is a reluctant expert of sorts when it comes to the topic, so with the help of his classmate Maeve, he opens up a sex advice business. The show has been able to push boundaries and deal with topics considered to be taboo in a humourous manner without being too over the top.
4. Degrassi: Next Class (2016 – 2019)
‘Degrassi: Next Class‘ is a Canadian teen drama TV series that is set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. It is the fifth and final series in the Degrassi franchise. This series follows the lives of a new set of students that come to Degrassi Community School and face challenges that include racism, bullying, drug abuse, and mental health disorders, amongst many others. The show was canceled in 2019 after a total of four seasons, but they are all available for us to watch on Netflix right now.
3. Family karma (2020-)
Bravo’s ‘Family Karma‘ may be a reality TV series, but it is quite similar to ‘Never Have I Ever.’ The reality series follows the lives of several Indian American families over three generations as they try to keep their traditions alive after they all relocated to Miami, Florida, around the same time. Their cultures, their beliefs, and their modern social lives all collide in the most unexpected ways. If you want to get a look into the life of an Indian-American and their daily struggles, then this show is definitely for you.
2. Fresh Off The Boat (2015-2020)
Loosely inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his 2013 autobiography of the same name, ‘Fresh Off The Boat‘ is a sitcom series that follows the life of a Taiwanese immigrant family. Created by Nahnatchka Khan, the series is set in the mid-90s and portrays the trials and tribulations of the Huang family as they try to adjust to their new home in Orlando. Louis Huang, the head of the family, runs a barbecue restaurant while his wife, Jessica Huang, looks after their three sons; Eddie, Emery, and Evan with a watchful eye.
1. Black-ish (2014-)
Currently airing its sixth season, ‘Black-ish‘ is one of the most critically acclaimed series of recent times. Created by Kenya Barris, this American sitcom TV series revolves around the lives of the members of an upper-middle-class African-American family as they juggle their personal lives and try to find their place in the society. With misunderstandings, arguments, and moral dilemmas, ‘Black-ish’ is your usual sitcom; what makes it revolutionary is that the entire leading ensemble is African-American. It is direct, it is refreshing, and it is a must-watch for everyone.
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