Find out in detail how Never Have I Ever is not only just a teenage drama and a little more than that. Do you agree with that

&#8216;Never Have I Ever&#8217; Is More Than Just a Teenage Story, It Is a Discovery of Self and Coming to Terms With It

Some shows develop in such a way that while watching them, we feel like we’ve
also grown with them. Never Have I Ever, Netflix’s original teenage drama is one
such show. Young Devi loses her father right in front of her eyes, and since
then, she’s struggling with how she should deal with the pain and grief. While
doing so, she messes things up and makes up for them constantly. But if you
really think about it, the show might be more than just about Devi and her
craziness.



Throughout the three seasons, we have seen Devi evolving into a more mature and
reasonable girl; everyone around her does the same. Let’s explore more about the
growth of each character from Never Have I Ever.


NEVER HAVE I EVER IS MORE THAN JUST A TEENAGE DRAMA

While Devi, Fabiola, Eleanor, Ben, Trenz, and Paxton have their own issues to
deal with, Nalini (Poorna Jagannathan
[https://netflixjunkie.com/whats-on-netflix-never-have-i-ever-actor-poorna-feels-shes-probably-going-to-cling-a-lot-harder-as-the-show-ends/]),
Devi’s mother, also softened towards the end of the season. While she’s mourning
her beloved husband, she finds companionship in the form of a friend outside her
house. She also fights her loneliness in a foreign country while connecting with
people more by opening herself up.

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Devi’s cousin, Kamala, finds her true interest and passion. While upsetting her
grandmother by not marrying the Indian boy Prashant, she stands up for what she
desires
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-maitreyi-ramakrishnan-reveals-how-her-desire-to-be-the-center-of-attention-ruined-her-brothers-birthday-party/]
and wants to figure herself out the way she wants to. Also, her grandmother
doesn’t approve of her relationship with Manish. But eventually, they all get
along.

ALSO READ: From Frenemies To Lovers Where This Complicated Chemistry Will Take
Devi And Ben In ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-from-frenemies-to-lovers-where-this-complicated-chemistry-will-take-devi-and-ben-in-never-have-i-ever-season-4/]

Devi’s grandmother also mourns her son’s death and acts maturely while doing so.
She even stands up for Nalini when Devi accuses her of forgetting about Mohan’s
(Devi’s father) death. While we have a lot of fun watching their family
gatherings and Navaratri celebration fiasco, we can see everyone in the show
ultimately finds their selves and tries to accept them.

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The best example of self-searching is Paxton Hall-Yoshida. The hot and popular
kid in the school gives the best graduation speech while getting into a reputed
college and Ben played a part in that as well. Despite being opposite to each
other and, at times, enemies, they find common ground and become friends.

ALSO READ: “Nerds lusting over guys is…”: ‘Never Have I Ever’ Creator Mindy
Kaling Explains Not Taking ‘Euphoria’ and Adult Content Approach
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-new-snerds-lusting-over-guys-is-never-have-i-ever-creator-mindy-kaling-explains-not-taking-euphoria-and-adult-content-approach/]

The most unexpected transformation we can see is in Trenz and Eleanor’s.
Surprisingly, these two get into a relationship and help each other find
themselves. Meanwhile, the friendship between Paxton and Trenz also gets
stronger.

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And, of course, Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-maitreyi-ramakrishnan-assures-never-have-i-ever-co-star-lewison-jaren-of-doubling-his-money/]).
We get to see an extreme change in Devi from season one. “Ooh, wait a minute.
Did we discover that being in a romantic relationship doesn’t necessarily solve
all of our problems?” says
[https://theprint.in/features/reel-take/never-have-i-ever-has-love-heartaches-flings-and-a-little-more-this-season/1081113/]
Dr. Ryan, Devi’s therapist. And we get to see Devi finally realizing this and
accepting this. It feels good to her to be smart and a nerd
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-new-snerds-lusting-over-guys-is-never-have-i-ever-creator-mindy-kaling-explains-not-taking-euphoria-and-adult-content-approach/]
after a considerable amount of time. And everyone seems happy in the end.

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Of course, Mindy Kaling [http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/mindy-kaling/]represents
the Asian culture most authentically while proving that accepting who you are is
the key to being happy. Therefore, it may feel like we’re crazy and we’re making
a lot of mistakes. But that’s just how you grow and become an adult. So, it is
more than just a teenage drama it is a journey about growth and
self-actualizing.

What do you think about it? Add to the themes as per your interpretation in the
comments below.

Neha Chande

Comment

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Some shows develop in such a way that while watching them, we feel like we&#8217;ve also grown with them. Never Have I Ever, Netflix&#8217;s original teenage drama is one such show. Young Devi loses her father right in front of her eyes, and since then, she&#8217;s struggling with how she should deal with the pain and grief. While doing so, she messes things up and makes up for them constantly. But if you really think about it, the show might be more than just about Devi and her craziness.
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Throughout the three seasons, we have seen Devi evolving into a more mature and reasonable girl; everyone around her does the same. Let&#8217;s explore more about the growth of each character from Never Have I Ever.
<h2>Never Have I Ever is more than just a teenage drama</h2>
While Devi, Fabiola, Eleanor, Ben, Trenz, and Paxton have their own issues to deal with, Nalini (<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/whats-on-netflix-never-have-i-ever-actor-poorna-feels-shes-probably-going-to-cling-a-lot-harder-as-the-show-ends/">Poorna Jagannathan</a>), Devi&#8217;s mother, also softened towards the end of the season. While she&#8217;s mourning her beloved husband, she finds companionship in the form of a friend outside her house. She also fights her loneliness in a foreign country while connecting with people more by opening herself up.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/rockcms/2022-08/220812-Never-Have-I-Ever-Season-3-ew-1240p-fe87e3.jpg" alt="" width="2500" height="1406" />
Devi&#8217;s cousin, Kamala, finds her true interest and passion. While upsetting her grandmother by not marrying the Indian boy Prashant, she stands up for what she <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-maitreyi-ramakrishnan-reveals-how-her-desire-to-be-the-center-of-attention-ruined-her-brothers-birthday-party/">desires</a> and wants to figure herself out the way she wants to. Also, her grandmother doesn&#8217;t approve of her relationship with Manish. But eventually, they all get along.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-from-frenemies-to-lovers-where-this-complicated-chemistry-will-take-devi-and-ben-in-never-have-i-ever-season-4/">From Frenemies To Lovers Where This Complicated Chemistry Will Take Devi And Ben In ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4</a>
Devi&#8217;s grandmother also mourns her son&#8217;s death and acts maturely while doing so. She even stands up for Nalini when Devi accuses her of forgetting about Mohan&#8217;s (Devi&#8217;s father) death. While we have a lot of fun watching their family gatherings and Navaratri celebration fiasco, we can see everyone in the show ultimately finds their selves and tries to accept them.
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-45369 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01.webp" alt="" width="1600" height="1066" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01.webp 1600w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01-300x200.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01-1024x682.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/never-have-i-ever-season-3-poorna-jagaannathan-01-1200x800.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" />
The best example of self-searching is Paxton Hall-Yoshida. The hot and popular kid in the school gives the best graduation speech while getting into a reputed college and Ben played a part in that as well. Despite being opposite to each other and, at times, enemies, they find common ground and become friends.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-new-snerds-lusting-over-guys-is-never-have-i-ever-creator-mindy-kaling-explains-not-taking-euphoria-and-adult-content-approach/" rel="bookmark">&#8220;Nerds lusting over guys is…&#8221;: &#8216;Never Have I Ever&#8217; Creator Mindy Kaling Explains Not Taking &#8216;Euphoria&#8217; and Adult Content Approach</a>
The most unexpected transformation we can see is in Trenz and Eleanor&#8217;s. Surprisingly, these two get into a relationship and help each other find themselves. Meanwhile, the friendship between Paxton and Trenz also gets stronger.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/c8ozkxNt_9bdLY1k26IfPh1HPw4/fit-in/2048xorig/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2022/05/09/619/n/1922283/aabe3ae2d9afe188_NHIE_307_Unit_01833R/i/Never-Have-I-Ever-Season-3-First-Look-Photos.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" />
And, of course, Devi (<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-maitreyi-ramakrishnan-assures-never-have-i-ever-co-star-lewison-jaren-of-doubling-his-money/">Maitreyi Ramakrishnan</a>). We get to see an extreme change in Devi from season one. &#8220;Ooh, wait a minute. Did we discover that being in a romantic relationship doesn&#8217;t necessarily solve all of our problems?&#8221; <a href="https://theprint.in/features/reel-take/never-have-i-ever-has-love-heartaches-flings-and-a-little-more-this-season/1081113/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">says</a> Dr. Ryan, Devi&#8217;s therapist. And we get to see Devi finally realizing this and accepting this. It feels good to her to be smart and a <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-new-snerds-lusting-over-guys-is-never-have-i-ever-creator-mindy-kaling-explains-not-taking-euphoria-and-adult-content-approach/">nerd</a> after a considerable amount of time. And everyone seems happy in the end.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NHIE-lede-1300x867.jpeg" alt="" width="1300" height="867" />
Of course, <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/mindy-kaling/">Mindy Kaling </a>represents the Asian culture most authentically while proving that accepting who you are is the key to being happy. Therefore, it may feel like we&#8217;re crazy and we&#8217;re making a lot of mistakes. But that&#8217;s just how you grow and become an adult. So, it is more than just a teenage drama it is a journey about growth and self-actualizing.
What do you think about it? Add to the themes as per your interpretation in the comments below.

“Nerds lusting over guys is…”: ‘Never Have I Ever’ Creator Mindy Kaling Explains
Not Taking ‘Euphoria’ and Adult Content Approach

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Neha Rajesh Chande is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She has pursued her master's degree with English Literature. Previously, she's been a facilitator and a lecturer of English and Communication Skills. Having a soul of an artist, she pursued a degree in Theatre Arts as well. She is a trained actor and has written scripts for the plays. She finds books and words her true companions. Her habit of expressing herself on paper since childhood planted the seeds of her becoming a writer. Her love for traveling and meeting new people nourished the tree. She passionately writes about the human psyche, women's struggles, and romance. She is a speaker as well. She dreams of becoming the reason for the change in society, especially for women. She indulges herself in volunteering work from time to time. Some of her favorite shows are Friends, Suits, The Office and The Bold Type. She is a dog lover. She is a sensitivity sensible woman.

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