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. aman213
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Great show by Aziz Ansari. Nice to see him step into a lead role and kill it. The show is refreshing, and also relate-able. If you like Aziz in parks and rec or his stand up, you'll like him in this show even more.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. bl_nk
    Nov 12, 2015
    7
    It may be useful to note that upon the time of writing this review I have seen all ten episodes. I found this show to be just okay. 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 andIt may be useful to note that upon the time of writing this review I have seen all ten episodes. I found this show to be just okay. 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 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, so I am still looking forward to season two.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. cj4545
    Dec 2, 2015
    4
    Pretty surprised by the reviews. I'm pretty dang good at guessing metacritic scores. When I'm off, I attribute it to me being a idiot. On this one though, I'm actually a little skeptical.
  7. vgithaca
    Dec 7, 2015
    4
    Do we get a refund on bandwidth usage?
    This is another one of those over hyped shows that makes me question the legitimacy of super positive online reviews.
  8. JakeZielsdorf
    Nov 13, 2015
    1
    Just like his last stand-up special, heavy-handed and humorless. The trite observations he makes in that special foreshadow the dull, poorly-written situations in the show. I used to like Aziz, a lot. His material just feels so generic and stale now.
  9. TommieVercetti
    Nov 12, 2015
    2
    Could someone please explain what's really funny in this show? I loved Ansari in Parks & Recreation but what the hell is this?! I can't see a single funny joke or szene within the first 16 minutes of the pilot, so I have no other chance to quit this series with disappointment. That's no sitcom, you can probably call it a social study by an obviously way overrated US standup comedian.
  10. Nickmal104
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    I don't get everyone's hype behind this show. Let me say what I do like about it first. The show is shot beautiful and I think the wide aspect ratio was a nice choice that sets it apart from most comedies. Aziz is very charismatic and a likable lead. And the music supervision is some grade A stuff. What bothers me is the directing, particularly of the actors. They all sound like they'reI don't get everyone's hype behind this show. Let me say what I do like about it first. The show is shot beautiful and I think the wide aspect ratio was a nice choice that sets it apart from most comedies. Aziz is very charismatic and a likable lead. And the music supervision is some grade A stuff. What bothers me is the directing, particularly of the actors. They all sound like they're reading their lines for the first time. Everyone sounds so disjointed and off when they're conversing with each other. Denise and Brian especially. In fact the only one's who deliver their lines decently are Dev and Rachel. The writing is also average. I binged the show and the only episodes I remember somewhat decently are the Pilot, the parents episode, Nashville and the finale. And that to me is a glaring issue. Yes the stories come from a genuine and unique place, but it is how they unfold that is not very creative. My example is from the first episode where the mother just happened to forget she had a meeting the same day she was attending a birthday party with her kids, and she just sort of left them with Dev. We never see this character again after this episode. In fact that is another thing, characters other than Dev are not developed or fleshed out in the slightest. They feel like filler, and that feels like a waste when you have the talent of Eric Wareheim on your side. Also this is a personal gripe but I didn't find using his parents to work too well in the shows favor. i could see how people like it but their acting was so bad I couldn't get behind it. And yes I understand that's part of the fun but call me a stick in the mud I couldn't get past it. I only write out this long convoluted critique not to knock the show but to challenge this universal praise the show seems to get. It's not a bad show by any means but I've seen people say it's their favorite show of the year and I really dont understand why. Especially when the Leftovers is happening right now.… Expand
  11. Cik
    Dec 12, 2015
    5
    The show just seems mediocre at best. That is my review as a consumer of television entertainment. The show comes across as ham-handed, and as others have said, Man meets women, doesn't want to commit, regrets it a bit in a childish way and talks too much about it.
  12. bigpappaflea
    Feb 13, 2016
    1
    If you enjoy well written stories and jokes, avoid this show. Master of None spends most of its time patting itself on the back for poorly written and blatantly obvious social commentary. Skip the redundant social commentary and you have a show full of bland actors that never show genuine emotion. aziz and his friends toss around joke like phrases that are a special kind of boring andIf you enjoy well written stories and jokes, avoid this show. Master of None spends most of its time patting itself on the back for poorly written and blatantly obvious social commentary. Skip the redundant social commentary and you have a show full of bland actors that never show genuine emotion. aziz and his friends toss around joke like phrases that are a special kind of boring and hack. Most of the "jokes" are sentences I would have been embarrassed to say to my friends several years ago. I don't mean I would be embarrassed because they are risky or offensive, because they are not. I would be embarrassed because the "jokes" are actually just observations that have been made millions of times. You can hear every "joke" aziz makes in the first five minutes of any random podcast and chances are that the podcaster delivered it better. This is the least original and most boring show I have seen. The saddest part is that aziz seems to be trying really hard and yet the best he can come up with are boring stories and poorly written and overused "jokes" that are really just unfunny conversation between lifeless characters.… Expand
  13. ntelope
    Nov 15, 2015
    1
    Most of the critical acclaim for this show seems to contain a sort of "affirmative action" sentiment-- highlighting the cast's diversity and Ansari's honorable attempts to break down the barriers to minorities in the industry. However, none of these valiant intentions make the Master of None actually funny or interesting. I loved Ansari on Parks&Rec, but honestly this was like having toMost of the critical acclaim for this show seems to contain a sort of "affirmative action" sentiment-- highlighting the cast's diversity and Ansari's honorable attempts to break down the barriers to minorities in the industry. However, none of these valiant intentions make the Master of None actually funny or interesting. I loved Ansari on Parks&Rec, but honestly this was like having to spy on someone's boring life as they come to terms with insipid and overplayed realizations about the world. "OMG having children can be rewarding but also tiresome!" Really? What's tiresome is having to sit through a 30-min comedy without a single laugh, or even an insightful chortle.… Expand
  14. Mike_M
    Dec 6, 2015
    2
    Miguelit0's review said it all for me.
    The show is ham-handed, with poor writing and acting.
    As a liberal I'm offended at how dumb-liberal the show constantly is.
    It's at about a 10th grade level of sophistication, in every way.
  15. zouz123
    Nov 30, 2015
    2
    I do appreciate the effort, diversity and issues tackled in the show, I really had high expectations and thought that "The magically hilarious" show is finally here. However I can only remember myself laughing (smiling is a better word) once or twice during the whole season. I found it really childish and boring, and it kept getting worse. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT
  16. ParticleWave
    Nov 11, 2015
    4
    Average at best and overrated. Neither exceedingly funny or original. Tries to emulate "Louie", and is nowhere near as funny or smart, and If you already find Aziz Ansari annoying it's all the more difficult to enjoy.
  17. 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
  18. geedup
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    If you don't like Aziz or his comedy style, you won't (obviously) like this show. So far I have seen the entire first season (netflix, get on your game, protect your property) and I liked almost every episode. Has some real moments in it that I can identitfy with, and also comedic moments with friends, situations and annoyances of society. The show kinda reminds me of Louie, but not soIf you don't like Aziz or his comedy style, you won't (obviously) like this show. So far I have seen the entire first season (netflix, get on your game, protect your property) and I liked almost every episode. Has some real moments in it that I can identitfy with, and also comedic moments with friends, situations and annoyances of society. The show kinda reminds me of Louie, but not so morose. Not many double over laughable moments, but still funny.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. srikanth57
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    An interesting, funny, sophisticated comedy in these weird times of pick your genre or go back to watching Friends, HIMYM, or some other old shows. I really want Netflix to bring back Season 2!
  21. Miguelit0
    Nov 20, 2015
    3
    I really wanted to like this show, but it's just not that funny. I've seen Aziz perform stand up in addition to his acting work, and it seems he gets cheesier every time I watch him. Some of Master of None's episodes had potential, but the show can't get past its own sentimentality. Not too mention all the heavy-handed-yet-obvious morality plays, like "text people back!" and "talk to yourI really wanted to like this show, but it's just not that funny. I've seen Aziz perform stand up in addition to his acting work, and it seems he gets cheesier every time I watch him. Some of Master of None's episodes had potential, but the show can't get past its own sentimentality. Not too mention all the heavy-handed-yet-obvious morality plays, like "text people back!" and "talk to your parents!" The dialogue is stilted and leaves little room for shades of gray, competing analyses, or, you know, the things that make TV shows fun to watch. Out of all the episodes I watched, I thought "Indian People on TV" was the best - somewhat funny and politically incisive. The others are the intellectual equivalent of talking to your high school-aged cousin about how dating is messed up sometimes.… Expand
  22. lilkillpappy
    Dec 1, 2015
    0
    Some of the absolute worst acting I have seen on any show. It lacks real emotional honesty and its horrible acting is just a symptom of the disconnect that the actors have with the material. The entire thing is just a hot mess.
  23. SlyMongoose
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Hilariously honest, anyone who's a fan of Aziz's standup will find a lot the material just as sharp and witty. And there's still a lot about the show that's refreshing and new.
  24. ChiliPants
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of the modern Netflix sitcom and must watch for any fan of not only comedy, but also rich, diverse storytelling. Gets to the heart of the American relationship and brings along a cast well executed and acted side characters (who I'm anticipating they flesh out more in subsequent seasons) that keep you pushing play on the next episode. Aziz rides a creative andAn absolute masterpiece of the modern Netflix sitcom and must watch for any fan of not only comedy, but also rich, diverse storytelling. Gets to the heart of the American relationship and brings along a cast well executed and acted side characters (who I'm anticipating they flesh out more in subsequent seasons) that keep you pushing play on the next episode. Aziz rides a creative and stylistic rush of good taste. Noel Wells suberb in the female lead. Do yourself a favor and watch this show.… Expand
  25. afghanwhig
    Dec 10, 2015
    3
    While kind-hearted and occasionally clever, Master of None is also boring and preachy. None of the characters are interesting. None of their situations are interesting. The narration isn't interesting. And I concur with another reviewer who says the show teaches lessons on a 10th-grade level. For Netflix original comedies, watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt instead.
  26. 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!
  27. Slipper
    Nov 30, 2015
    2
    Aziz Ansari is very good stand up comic, but this show is just boring. Stick to live shows man, you are good in live performances. My score is just for the effort of making this show.
  28. Jas06
    Dec 2, 2015
    3
    I only watched the first episode. I think this show is just an contemporary interpretation of the same clichés. Man meets women, doesn't want to commit, regrets it a bit in a childish way and talks too much about it. Same old, same old...
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
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  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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