Master of None

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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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. abetancort
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    A QUESTION: Is there anyone out there willing to convince me to watch a tv series starred by a Indian guy, knowing that I am not a fan of either Bollywood at all or comedy which main plot is a minority character?

    Hopping to hear from all the fans, I have the whole first season and I cannot get my self to even watch the pilot.
  8. 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
  9. ricklittle
    Oct 4, 2017
    2
    It's not that I particularly hate this show, but I just don't get why everyone is raving about it so much... I mean, I get it. It has characters of different ethnicities, genders, wealth... You name it, this show's got it.
    But that aside, there are very few things that it does right: the characters are shallow douches, the dialogue is clunky and incredibly heavy handed in conveying its    It's not that I particularly hate this show, but I just don't get why everyone is raving about it so much... I mean, I get it. It has characters of different ethnicities, genders, wealth... You name it, this show's got it.
    But that aside, there are very few things that it does right: the characters are shallow douches, the dialogue is clunky and incredibly heavy handed in conveying its hollow messages, and the 'comedy' is close to nonexistent. The moments that I assume i was meant to laugh at only served to make me cringe and make me want to turn off the TV.
    Overall, this show is pretty mediocre, and it is absolutely beyond me why in hell everybody seems to love it so much. I did not enjoy this show, and I would advise the people who watch it to look past the actors and look on this with a critical eye as a piece of entertainment, not a show of diversity.    … Expand
  10. truerock
    Jul 15, 2017
    5
    Humor is difficult to critique. I’ve rated “Louis” 8, “The Sarah Silverman Program” 7, “Seinfeld” 8, Frasier 8, “Girls” 8, “Cheers” 7, “Friends” 7. So, when I rate “Master of None” a 5.5, notice I’ve never rated a comedy TV show 9 or 10. So, perhaps I should rate it a 7.5 to line-up with how most people rate humor. Regardless, I will not be watching “Master of None” in the future.Humor is difficult to critique. I’ve rated “Louis” 8, “The Sarah Silverman Program” 7, “Seinfeld” 8, Frasier 8, “Girls” 8, “Cheers” 7, “Friends” 7. So, when I rate “Master of None” a 5.5, notice I’ve never rated a comedy TV show 9 or 10. So, perhaps I should rate it a 7.5 to line-up with how most people rate humor. Regardless, I will not be watching “Master of None” in the future. “Master of None” is not a bad show – but,there are too many better things to do with my time.… Expand
  11. RobertHiggins
    Jul 2, 2017
    6
    S1 was outstanding in every way, but S2 was so horribly, painfully acted that it was a huge letdown. Aziz Ansari is a very funny guy and talented guy but any scene that Eric Wareheim or Alessandra Mastroardi are in borders on unwatchable.
  12. Reuben72
    Jun 22, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoy Master of None because so much of the show is real and relatable. Until you get to the part where Ansari's character is this actor (a struggling actor mind you) living in New York, living in a nice apt. with nice furniture and amenities, dude has a freaking housekeeper, eats out all the time, Uber's everywhere, dresses hella nice, freaking moves to Italy for 3 months to learn how to make spaghetti while obviously still paying for his apt in New York, and also for one in Italy, then moves back to New York. Oh wait, his real life father who is a Dr. on the show must pay for everything so his son can pursue his acting dreams. That's where the show is total **** to me. I know it's a show, but c'mon. The reality of actors, musicians , artists, dancers etc., is that you live a very frugal, poor life unless you make it big. Having said that, the character comes off as a whiny, nasally, little **** not appreciating what's in front of him, but rather what he doesn't have while in reality has a golden, gravy life. On the show that is.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. bgmoy
    May 22, 2017
    4
    A show about food with no humor at all. Sorry for the spoilers, do i have to check the box? Now i have to write more words for this comment to submit.
  15. dpaudiophile
    May 20, 2017
    1
    it's very easy to see the influences here, but master of none doesn't live up to the insane hype behind it (what with the support it is getting from the mainstream critics). Watching this show is like watching Seinfeld but without a cast of likable characters, clever jokes, and realistic scenarios that the viewer can relate to... I watched this entire fist season because it just keptit's very easy to see the influences here, but master of none doesn't live up to the insane hype behind it (what with the support it is getting from the mainstream critics). Watching this show is like watching Seinfeld but without a cast of likable characters, clever jokes, and realistic scenarios that the viewer can relate to... I watched this entire fist season because it just kept getting worse, and I found it amazingly unintentionally funny. This is a must watch whether you love or hate Aziz Ansari's comedy.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. bublik
    Apr 2, 2017
    0
    Absolute and utter garbage. Quit after the first episode. I don't really understand where the whopping 10s and 9s from the professional reviewers are coming from, but it's not due to story quality, that's for sure. It looks like creators were fixated on this diversity thing and totally threw other possible qualities out of the window. Obnoxious/unbelievable characters, nonexistent story.Absolute and utter garbage. Quit after the first episode. I don't really understand where the whopping 10s and 9s from the professional reviewers are coming from, but it's not due to story quality, that's for sure. It looks like creators were fixated on this diversity thing and totally threw other possible qualities out of the window. Obnoxious/unbelievable characters, nonexistent story. Well, that was probably their point. 0/10, please go away, I never asked for this.… Expand
  19. JoeB777
    Feb 4, 2017
    1
    What an absolutely steaming pile of *****. It isn't funny, intelligent, inciteful, or otherwise worth watching. How on earth did it get a meta critic score of 90+
  20. jspeed
    Oct 12, 2016
    5
    This show has very good videography but other than that I am not sure its anywhere near the lofty reviews I've seen here on Metacritic. Its okay, not great or bad. One thing is its misidentified as a comedy. I was expecting to laugh some but it took til episode 2 before I even found myself laughing. Also, the acting is very lacking---even with Anziz's performance at times.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Panserbjorne39
    Aug 10, 2016
    4
    Show is terrible though Aziz is semi likeable in general. Probably one of the most overrated shows of the last couple of years. It fails as a comedy on all levels. Just not funny at all. The first episode had one laugh out loud moment for me. The rest of the entire season maybe a couple chuckles but otherwise just waiting for something funny to happen that never came. The writing wasShow is terrible though Aziz is semi likeable in general. Probably one of the most overrated shows of the last couple of years. It fails as a comedy on all levels. Just not funny at all. The first episode had one laugh out loud moment for me. The rest of the entire season maybe a couple chuckles but otherwise just waiting for something funny to happen that never came. The writing was awkward and the cast were not particularly charming or great at acting.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. JamesIrish68
    Feb 19, 2016
    5
    An Indian Seinfeld basically. Man child character and his friends. Doesn't try to shock or offend and is mostly pleasant with the occasional smile. No way a 9 out of 10...The original Seinfeld would warrant that...not this middle of the road stuff.
  30. 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.
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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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