
Never Have I Ever
Same nerds, new drama.
Created by Lang Fisher, Mindy Kaling
On Netflix
A warm, funny coming-of-age comedy about an Indian-American teen navigating friendship, family, and identity in high school, balancing genuine emotional stakes with consistent humor and heart.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Never Have I Ever easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Never Have I Ever leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Never Have I Ever violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Never Have I Ever scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Never Have I Ever sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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