Never Have I Ever Season 4 Review: Devi departs, but welcome to predictability
Series: Never Have I Ever Season 4
UnfoldedNow.Com Rating: 4/5
Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Lee Rodriguez, Ramona Young, John McEnroe
Created by: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher
Writers: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher, Ben Steiner, Aaron Geary, Erica Oyama, Amina Munir
Budget: $2.5 million per episode
Genre: Comedy drama; Coming-of-age; Teen drama
Original network: Netflix
Premiere Date: Jun 8, 2023
Executive producers: Lang Fisher, Mindy Kaling
No. of seasons: 4
No. of episodes: 40
Never Have I Ever Season 4 Review
The final season of Never Have I Ever has arrived, and while it is not a fan favorite, the show’s final season is enjoyable for viewers. Devi, the protagonist, is a teenager who experiences the sudden loss of her father, which causes paralysis in her legs. She recovers in time for high school and is determined to fix her social status and lose her virginity. However, she still feels emotionally messy and causes drama along the way.
The show is similar to Jane the Virgin, which is my favorite show of all time. The past three seasons have been filled with a lot of chaos, but never have I ever taken the predictable route out. This predictability isn’t bad for its target age group, but it’s not exciting for Devi’s character growth.
Early character growth is good, as she does the normal bad things like lying which shows character growth on her part. However, the lack of drama makes the show a little bit boring. From a show critic’s perspective, this lowers the stakes and feels worse when compared to other seasons.
Friend Group relationships are also well-executed, especially the relationship between Devi and her friend group, which is the core of the story. While the storylines were predictable, appreciated the growth of all of them and their bonds. I wish there was more story with Devi’s family, but honestly, the first two seasons were all about it.
The Love Triangle is another area where the show takes the safe route. It is enjoyable how the love triangle reflected Devi’s maturity in the early seasons. She fantasized about the perfect kiss the perfect first time, and Paxton was a good match for her. As they matured, they realized that life isn’t like your fantasies sometimes, and what’s in front of you is better and cheesy.
Paxton’s Arc of realizing what he wanted to do with his life was nice, but it made it very obvious who Devi was going to end up with. It’s great that Paxton had his happy ending that shifted attention onto Ben, especially when Ethan disappeared after episode three. Overall, the show is not exciting or boring, but it doesn’t take risks just for entertainment purposes.
The show Euphoria is praised for its realistic portrayal of teenagers, using slang, dressing according to age, and making mistakes. The show’s representation is evident in its Mindy Kaling production, which showcases diversity both on and off-screen. The show’s family, Devi’s family, and Devi’s appreciation for culture are particularly noteworthy. The show’s predictable safe routes are not as exciting as season four, but they are still decent. The show’s ending is a departure from predictable safe routes, and Justice for Anisa’s two lines this season are particularly noteworthy.
The show’s overall impact is also appreciated, with some viewers expressing dissatisfaction with Devi’s lack of a romantic relationship with Paxton. Overall, the show is a valuable source of comfort and guidance for young people.
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