Never Have I Ever
2020
Original language: English
- comedy
- drama
The story
After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular -- but friends, family and feeling won't make it easy on her.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-washed Southern California suburbia, with warm daylight through classroom windows, bedroom lamps glowing at night, and a sunny high school campus that feels lived-in rather than glossy. The camera stays close and mobile, handheld and quick in the hallways, often breaking the fourth wall with direct-to-camera asides and a narrator's voiceover, while the score leans on upbeat pop and playful needle-drops that snap the mood into a comedic register. Its vibe is bubbly, sharp and warm, a teen comedy with real ache underneath. It suits a weeknight laugh, a binge on a lazy weekend, or background company while folding laundry. The pacing is brisk and jokey, with frequent cutaways and running gags, but it slows for quieter scenes about grief, a mother's expectations and first crushes. Its people's arcs follow a grieving teen learning to hold several friendships, rivalries and romances at once. Intensity is moderate: some swearing, teen drinking and sexual talk, a few tense family fights, and occasional sharp emotional moments, with no gore and little real violence. It is for viewers who want a funny, heartfelt coming-of-age story with a diverse cast and a feelgood ending.
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