Master of None

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 569 Ratings

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Every episode dealt with a theme, which I thought was a great idea, especially since the themes dealt with issues affecting my demographic (young adults in modern times). However, the execution felt clunky. It attempts to feel somewhat grounded in reality and substantial, but frequently winds up feeling bland and preachy. Aziz falls flat as a lead, I found his delivery distracting andEvery episode dealt with a theme, which I thought was a great idea, especially since the themes dealt with issues affecting my demographic (young adults in modern times). However, the execution felt clunky. It attempts to feel somewhat grounded in reality and substantial, but frequently winds up feeling bland and preachy. Aziz falls flat as a lead, I found his delivery distracting and ultimately exhausting. If this show had a little more nuance in the manner in which it dealt with its themes, and had a more compelling lead, then I could certainly see it being the 90-something rated show the critics seem to think it is. As it stands, I think the critics overrated this one because of the 'meaningful' subject matter. I will say, however, that Master of None is certainly watchable, and improves with every episode… Expand
  2. campbellsouptm
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    HILARIOUS. I genuinely laughed out loud, and I don’t do that for TV Shows. All the characters were so fun and loveable. Great watch
  3. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    8
    Fast and entertaining. The effort to make each episode unique is very noticeable.
  4. Eleanor_W
    Mar 21, 2019
    8
    I live in NYC, and this movie feels so real, people looks nice and they doesn't care at all inside. so true
  5. Justinavery7074
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    Good show, funny with some interesting and relatable themes. There's some bad acting and it may be a bit clunky here and there though
  6. moisty
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Finished the First season show in 3 days and i apsolutely adored it. It is so amazing and well written. It handles both funny and serious topics so well. If you get a chance try it out it probably won't click instantly on First episode but just finish it, continue and see the magic of Master of None.
    Rating: 10/10
  7. daviddelnorte23
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Pues la verdad, para mí esta serie ha sido la sorpresa del año. Empecé a verla por las buenas críticas y aunque el principio no es gran cosa, ya esta primera temporada tiene 3 o 4 capítulos muy potentes (incluyendo la recta final, donde coge muchísima fuerza la serie). La manera en la que se siente la ciudad de NY, a pesar de los origenes del personaje y, sobretodo las situaciones quePues la verdad, para mí esta serie ha sido la sorpresa del año. Empecé a verla por las buenas críticas y aunque el principio no es gran cosa, ya esta primera temporada tiene 3 o 4 capítulos muy potentes (incluyendo la recta final, donde coge muchísima fuerza la serie). La manera en la que se siente la ciudad de NY, a pesar de los origenes del personaje y, sobretodo las situaciones que propone muchas veces la serie que reflejan muy bien la realidad con ese tono de comedia, un toque justo que hace que no sea un dramón ni autoparódico. En resumen, la primera buena pero por momentos, hay algunos capítulos que, viendo los grandes, me interesaban mucho menos.… Expand
  8. ethanfp582
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    Unfortunately, I can't give this show a 9.8, the only fault is has being some shoddy acting, so I've rounded to 10, and I believe that this is the best show I've ever seen. Every single minute has meaning, and you truly never know what's going to happen, because it's a very realistic show. There are times where it drags you through the mud, but every moment of redemption feels so goodUnfortunately, I can't give this show a 9.8, the only fault is has being some shoddy acting, so I've rounded to 10, and I believe that this is the best show I've ever seen. Every single minute has meaning, and you truly never know what's going to happen, because it's a very realistic show. There are times where it drags you through the mud, but every moment of redemption feels so good because of it.
    It feels, in a way, that you are Aziz Ansari (Dev) because of just how realistic it is. It's by no means an easy light-hearted show, but I don't think that it should be deducted of points because of that.
    It's very stylistic in its own way, and the people in charge of direction and color did an extremely good job.

    Great ass show; watch it    … Expand
  9. alejandro970
    May 17, 2017
    9
    Aziz Anzari shows amount of talent in a comedy serie that avoids vulgarity and anything that looks like racial prejudice. A fortunate, funny look to clash of cultures.
  10. yupriscilla
    May 12, 2017
    7
    If I am being completely honest, I was turned off by Aziz Ansari’s Master of none trailer. The Plan B joke just fell flat for me and my memory of Aziz remained in Packs and Recreation which he was my least favorite character.
    My skepticism was confirmed by how boring the first ep it is, and I cringed so hard for ep2 as I was born and raised by Chinese parents. However, the show took me by    If I am being completely honest, I was turned off by Aziz Ansari’s Master of none trailer. The Plan B joke just fell flat for me and my memory of Aziz remained in Packs and Recreation which he was my least favorite character.
    My skepticism was confirmed by how boring the first ep it is, and I cringed so hard for ep2 as I was born and raised by Chinese parents. However, the show took me by surprise starting from "Ladies and Gentlemen" and such a well-written ep of "Mornings". It doesn't need a lot of building up for conflicts and tensions, the show just feels real and relate-able. Viewers can invest in the relationship of Rachel and Dev as the show moves on and it just makes me screams internally-"Hey I want what they are having".
    The last few eps definitely earned a 7-8 for "Master of None S1"    … Expand
  11. AljosaO
    Aug 14, 2016
    9
    It's raw, it's refreshing, it's modern and it's ambitious. Master Of None.

    Alan Young and Aziz Ansari bring us this "comedy", where the latter also stars as the main character Dev Shah. Why the quotation mark around comedy? Because, for me, it is not a comedy. It is not drama. Or is it both? It's a show about everything and a show about nothing. It's not forced, the story comes and    It's raw, it's refreshing, it's modern and it's ambitious. Master Of None.

    Alan Young and Aziz Ansari bring us this "comedy", where the latter also stars as the main character Dev Shah.

    Why the quotation mark around comedy? Because, for me, it is not a comedy. It is not drama. Or is it both? It's a show about everything and a show about nothing. It's not forced, the story comes and goes naturally. Like in life, and this show is supposed to be about life of 30-somethig characters who try to make it work in the Big Apple.

    Master of None is a honest and innovative attempt to make a comedy series that differs from mainstream ensemble cast(Modern Family, Black-ish) and strong intelligent humor(Veep) comedies. And it succeeds in every way possible. Watch it.    … Expand
  12. NavyBean
    Aug 11, 2016
    7
    It's all nicely observed and the characters are relatable and empathetic. But it's more like a quirky novel than a television comedy. I never laughed. Not once. And I wanted to.
  13. human603
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    This a TV show which shows how a 30 something guy reacts to changes and complications he witnesses in his life and it's co created by Aziz ansari and gives a good perspective on the relationships carried by this generation's 30 yr olds and with a good comedy this show can be one of the modern comedy series By NETFLIX
  14. keanex
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    I'll keep this simple and short. Master of None is similar to Louie in the way that it's filmed with a cinematographic eye, has funny and serious/sad moments, and hits on hard to talk about topics. Both do so extremely well, but Master of None speaks more closely to millennials than Louie does.

    Master of None is a fantastic show that centers around a romantic interest, with each episode    I'll keep this simple and short. Master of None is similar to Louie in the way that it's filmed with a cinematographic eye, has funny and serious/sad moments, and hits on hard to talk about topics. Both do so extremely well, but Master of None speaks more closely to millennials than Louie does.

    Master of None is a fantastic show that centers around a romantic interest, with each episode hitting on social issues. Give it a watch, you don't have much to lose.    … Expand
  15. eadams1530
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    I've loved Aziz Ansari, like most, since he started stealing scenes on Parks & Rec. I went into this with high expectations, and I was not disappointed. The show is clever and presents the story in a very interesting and fresh perspective. The relationships feel real and not contrived, which is hard to do in a show like this. The supporting cast is fun, and you quickly fall in love withI've loved Aziz Ansari, like most, since he started stealing scenes on Parks & Rec. I went into this with high expectations, and I was not disappointed. The show is clever and presents the story in a very interesting and fresh perspective. The relationships feel real and not contrived, which is hard to do in a show like this. The supporting cast is fun, and you quickly fall in love with them. I was partial to the road trip to Nashville episode. It was a random fun way to escalate the relationship between the couple. It advanced the story in a unique, quick way. The same goes for the 1-year, living together episode. It was an emotional ride. Fun show.… Expand
  16. al_dsz
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Really fun to watch show about the struggles of modern relationships. It's probably one of the few recent shows that's really reflective of present-day America as seen in its diverse casting. There are many themes that are touched upon throughout the show like the immigrant experience, racism in the entertainment industry, generational gaps, etc. The only criticism I have for the show isReally fun to watch show about the struggles of modern relationships. It's probably one of the few recent shows that's really reflective of present-day America as seen in its diverse casting. There are many themes that are touched upon throughout the show like the immigrant experience, racism in the entertainment industry, generational gaps, etc. The only criticism I have for the show is that it strays a bit too much into the drama category at times, but its not a major issue.… Expand
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    It's not the kind of comedy that constantly goes for gut busting laughs and elaborate gags. There's a lot of insightful conversations and interactions between friends and people in relationships. There are plenty of funny and downright hilarious moments, but this comedy feels more centered around real life scenarios. As a result it comes off as more intelligent than the average half-hourIt's not the kind of comedy that constantly goes for gut busting laughs and elaborate gags. There's a lot of insightful conversations and interactions between friends and people in relationships. There are plenty of funny and downright hilarious moments, but this comedy feels more centered around real life scenarios. As a result it comes off as more intelligent than the average half-hour comedy show.

    The cast is fantastic and the dialog is excellent. These feel like real people engaging in mostly realistic scenarios. It's a nice change of pace from the heightened worlds, characters, and humor of most shows. The plots often touch on relatable themes, and no, not only just for minorities. In essence this is kind of a coming of age tale, only these aren't teenagers or people in their mid twenties.

    Aziz Ansari's 30-something character is struggling with realizing that he's nearing the time where he needs to pick a path for his life. A pre-mid-life crisis? The show touches on a lot of things like this. Such as the difficulty of modern relationships and appreciating members of the previous generations.

    It's an all around excellent show. There's laughs and heart to be found. Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang show impressive talent as writers and Netflix pulls out another win.

    I give the show a 9.1/10    … Expand
  18. MatHippolyte
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Aziz Ansari is simply great at transfering emotions. The show is extremely well built and the actors are very convincing and act brilliantly written characters. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes cheesy, but never borig. This is a must-watch on Netflix.
  19. drlowdon
    Jan 24, 2016
    8
    Master of None could be described as a cross between Extras and Louis, but Aziz Ansari's show quickly finds and establishes its own voice. Much like Louis the show isn't a conventional sit-com and is able to successfully jump from humorous scenes to more serious ones thanks to a good cast (I thought Noel Wells was particularly good as Rachel) and some smart writing.

    I certainly hope to    Master of None could be described as a cross between Extras and Louis, but Aziz Ansari's show quickly finds and establishes its own voice. Much like Louis the show isn't a conventional sit-com and is able to successfully jump from humorous scenes to more serious ones thanks to a good cast (I thought Noel Wells was particularly good as Rachel) and some smart writing.

    I certainly hope to see a second season at some point.    … Expand
  20. RaiderRow
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    This is a quasi "deadpan" show which explores life's everyday conundrums from a lighter funnier perspective. If this were a movie, it would probably win an Oscar for best picture. If you watched Birdman and didn't understand why it got the Oscar for best picture, you probably won't get this show either; it's not for you!
  21. jloome
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    I hate logging into anything and am generally antisocial. I'm bothering here because of the variety of negative reviews vamping on the idea that anyone who likes this show must be some sort of bot or paid account. No, some of us just have taste and like shows that exhibit restraint, realism and subtle, dry (and often black) humor. This isn't "Kimmy Schmidt", which I found occasionallyI hate logging into anything and am generally antisocial. I'm bothering here because of the variety of negative reviews vamping on the idea that anyone who likes this show must be some sort of bot or paid account. No, some of us just have taste and like shows that exhibit restraint, realism and subtle, dry (and often black) humor. This isn't "Kimmy Schmidt", which I found occasionally funny but so over-the-top absurdist that it just didn't appeal to me. This appeals to me. 'Dev' is a realistic character, as are his friends. It's a show about his life, not a series of contrived problems and hyper unrealistic characters. There's nothing wrong with absurdist fantasy; there's also nothing wrong with smart comedy. That's why it's getting upvoted; guess what: sometimes, the majority of people disagree with you. It happens to all of us.… Expand
  22. Scraper
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    Young people will not like this show. There won't be enough explosions for them. Everyone's talking about it living up to the hype. I honestly believe if a show isn't bombastic with trashy race humor, your everyday internet-going college-aged dickweed is going to say it didn't live up to the hype. That's what people want: boobs, swearing, and race-humor. Master of None is a bit moreYoung people will not like this show. There won't be enough explosions for them. Everyone's talking about it living up to the hype. I honestly believe if a show isn't bombastic with trashy race humor, your everyday internet-going college-aged dickweed is going to say it didn't live up to the hype. That's what people want: boobs, swearing, and race-humor. Master of None is a bit more insightful, and funny.… Expand
  23. moothemagiccow
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    The show is hilarious, poignant, smart, all the things you want from a comedy and a lot you don't expect.
    I feel like Aziz and Alan had really said what they need to in the first 8 episodes. The last two were just kind of annoying and depressing. The first few episodes had me doubled over laughing most of the time.
    Also the lead actress should have gotten some better jokes. It seems like    The show is hilarious, poignant, smart, all the things you want from a comedy and a lot you don't expect.
    I feel like Aziz and Alan had really said what they need to in the first 8 episodes. The last two were just kind of annoying and depressing. The first few episodes had me doubled over laughing most of the time.
    Also the lead actress should have gotten some better jokes. It seems like Aziz saved them all for himself and she was left with a lot of corny stuff.    … Expand
  24. carlosb
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    Love the idea for this show, it's totally organic and the themes are relatable and keep you watching. One thing that really threw me off was his parents being casted, those scenes were really awkward and badly acted but overall it's a great show. Can't wait for the next season!
  25. KinkyKid
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    I feel so connected with Dev and I understand all his doubts and questions and that's the reason I'm obsessed with this show, for me is so true life, very funny and very sad at the same time. I want more
  26. CoqiBasil
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    One of the best comedy show. The characters are so relevant with daily basis. And has great social values. Worth to watch show, and worth to win Emmy awards. The acting of Aziz Ansari are beautiful.
  27. dijavantewow
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best comedies I've seen in a while, and at many moments, it didn't even feel like a comedy because they touched on real issues that many people have and are facing. The idea of the quarter-life crisis really hits home in this show and I think they did a great job portraying it in a way that shows comedy and heart together.
  28. austinv
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    One of my favorite shows on Netflix. Touches on themes relevant to young adults in a funny and charming way. Loved almost every episode (there was just one dud). If you are not enjoying it by episode 3, give it up but definitely give it a chance!
  29. JoshMoney
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    I feel as though the people giving this show a rating of 2 or lower, would probably give Bing Bang Theory a rating of 8 or higher. So take that as a positive. It's a witty, thought-provoking and nicely wrapped gem. A must watch.
  30. RvwFromUpHere
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    Who: Aziz Ansari, Sterling Archer, and Eric Wareheim Awesome Actor, Great Job!
    What: Aziz Asari being as hilarious as he is indecisive
    Where: The most metrosexual part of New York When (will I be addicted to this show): The first episode should do it, and you should continue to like it as long as you skip the second episode, which is about as entertaining as the last season of The    Who: Aziz Ansari, Sterling Archer, and Eric Wareheim Awesome Actor, Great Job!
    What: Aziz Asari being as hilarious as he is indecisive
    Where: The most metrosexual part of New York
    When (will I be addicted to this show): The first episode should do it, and you should continue to like it as long as you skip the second episode, which is about as entertaining as the last season of The Office
    ​Why: So Aziz Ansari can pretend to be Louis CK    … Expand
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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Nov 23, 2015
    91
    There are times when the dialogue is rough and doesn’t flow quite right, but not enough to overshadow the humor. Ansari has a gem of a show here.
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Nov 19, 2015
    90
    Master of None, one of the most assured shows in recent memory, knows exactly what it’s doing.
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  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    Wide-ranging and genuinely funny.
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