This particular show is of the comedic genre, centred around 30-year-old Dev Shah, an actor trying to make his way through the hustle and bustle of New York City. Since the hosting network was Netflix, the entire first season was released all at once, consisting of 10 episodes.
While it began on a fine note, the first episode was not as great as I had hoped. Yes, it played a part in easing me into the whole setting but lacked the much needed punch. However, that was quickly compensated for from the second episode. That was when the comedy kicked in and I couldn't have asked for anything better than Aziz Ansari's performance to hit that note. The plot of the show is not original but it is Ansari that brought in the uniqueness that made this series stand out for me.
Oh, and here's a fun-fact: Dev's parents are played by Ansari's real life parents, which was highly amusing to witness. Sadly, they were not featured in a lot of the episodes and I really wish they had, especially his father, who was awesome. Another reason I found it appealing was due to the relatability factor. Specifically in the second episode, with flashback moments in India of his parents, the typical immigrant scenario was portrayed; struggling and working hard to ensure a better life abroad.
The series tackled relationship and life issues in a humourous light, and the same time, succeeded in delivering the message. The contrast between his parents having not had too many options in their life to the current generation having a wide variety of paths to choose from (which tends to be nerve-wrecking) was beautifully played out by the show. It also supported Dev's character growth, which is evident in the finale.
For all those of you who have seen Parks and Recreation would already be familiar with Ansari's comedic stand, and honestly, that was one of the main reasons I decided to give this series a shot. In a nutshell, I found it to be funny, charming and light.
Happy binge-watching!
Oh, and here's a fun-fact: Dev's parents are played by Ansari's real life parents, which was highly amusing to witness. Sadly, they were not featured in a lot of the episodes and I really wish they had, especially his father, who was awesome. Another reason I found it appealing was due to the relatability factor. Specifically in the second episode, with flashback moments in India of his parents, the typical immigrant scenario was portrayed; struggling and working hard to ensure a better life abroad.
The series tackled relationship and life issues in a humourous light, and the same time, succeeded in delivering the message. The contrast between his parents having not had too many options in their life to the current generation having a wide variety of paths to choose from (which tends to be nerve-wrecking) was beautifully played out by the show. It also supported Dev's character growth, which is evident in the finale.
For all those of you who have seen Parks and Recreation would already be familiar with Ansari's comedic stand, and honestly, that was one of the main reasons I decided to give this series a shot. In a nutshell, I found it to be funny, charming and light.
Happy binge-watching!
