Master of None (2015–2021) User Reviews

Much more than just laughs.

[mohsinkhalil · 8/10 · 10 November 2015]

Usually I would never go out and actually make the bold move of writing my opinion, let alone writing a review, but for this one I had to seeing how so many people are shrugging the show off for being "bland comedy".

Frankly the show is much more than just a comedy, its more of an emotional roller-coaster. It takes different real life situation and problems and introduces them to the viewers in the a more comical way. That is what good comedians do, they are able to integrate real life with a comical twist and Aziz Ansari has not failed to do so.

There are a few down points here and there, like the seemingly half hearted acting of his parents, but give them credit since they are his ACTUAL parents with no acting background.

Long Story Short, This isn't a sit com, this isn't a Modern Family like unreal comedy, its real life situations and stories told through a comedians prospective.

Yes, S3 is "not" Master of None

[orkumira · 9/10 · 25 May 2021]

I'm talking about S3. If you like Arthouse drama you will love S3. I think is genius. In my opinion Aziz Ansari got some serious drama talent. I understand why people don't like S3, it is not Master of None it is an entirely different genre and could easily be named differently, maybe it should be.

So, if you hate slow, heavy but also ballsy and beautiful drama, avoid S3.

One great and fun journey with many emotions.

[jonathan-kj-2010 · 9/10 · 8 November 2015]

Master of None is a Netflix original TV-series that at first glance looks nothing more than your mediocre story with a single guy trying to find his love of his life. After watching through the first season one can absolutely say that it is more than that, it is funny, romantic, and sad. And goes deeper than most romance themed movies and shows.

Master Of None focuses on Dev (Played by Aziz Anzari), an Indian- American who is in his 30's and is still single. In his journey of finding the perfect girl he continuously turn down girls, always trying to find someone better, all this without knowing that the perfect girl is none existing, but only attainable in the right mindset. Every episode spread his journey out, from dating, social life and work life. While the story might not in itself sound original, the message is bigger than what the eye can see. It is not about his journey, but what he discovers while uncovering it. The story is entertaining, but the message is not really noticed before your good in the season. What I feel is important to address is that every episode is special, one episode will make you laugh, while another might give you the chills when it gets heated. However most of the episodes are somewhat more mixed, giving you a "I really want to laugh, but it might be a little inappropriate" Feel.

Dev is definitely a great protagonist. He is the good guy, always fighting to make the perfect choices, but the cast is bigger. I will definitely say that the cast is spot on, every character feel believable, even the parents to Dev (Who is Aziz actual parents). They do however have some less believable moments, but never anything noteworthy. Rachel (played by Noel Well) is definitely one of my favorite character, she is easily likable, which is important after how much time she uses with Dev. The chemistry between Dev and Rachel feels believable, and exciting, making those Cuddly scenes more entertaining and believable than in other shows and movies.

As said earlier, episodes are different and some of them more emotional filled compared to other who will make you laugh more. It is a nice twist compared to other shows who feels the same every time. It is more believable with episodes that are different in themes. Just like life, Sometimes it is fun, sometimes it's not. You can therefore relate a lot to the show.

Overall, Master of None is a stretched out romantic journey that really doesn't tell something new, but something better. The content is cared for, and feels relate able. The Cinematography is great, and sometimes it is just done perfectly. Master Of None is gonna make you laugh at most, but still make you question both yourself, and our society for the better.

Season 1&2 are great. Season 3- so sloowwww

[nfpritchard · 30 October 2021]

The first and second seasons are great. The third season is so slow and drags. More comic moments and levity desperately needed. Don't watch the third season unless you need sleep.

Favourite show in recent memory

[joao-horta-alves · 10/10 · 21 May 2017]

The realness of this show is what hit me the most. It's labeled as comedy and that's certainly the first hook. Aziz Ansari is a good comedian, and I recommend his stand-up.

But it's as much the comedy as the sad moments in this show (and the excellent music sprinkled throughout) that make it special.

It's a show that feels so real and unscripted at times that I find myself having flashbacks and experiencing raw feelings as they are being evoked from some hidden depths of my own memory, of things that have happened.

I am convinced great comedians have this ability of brutal honesty that goes beyond the funny, it touches the true core of what being a human is, and how culture and society intermingle to form a person.

Aziz and the writers of this show have shown to possess this quality.

Season 3 review

[Eggoreluckadman · 10/10 · 23 May 2021]

I appreciate the experimental nature of this season both in general and In comparison to the previous two seasons

Nevertheless I thought his season was tedious to a fault in terms of execution and overall story

Naomi Ackie is fantastic and hope her name is considered when it comes to awards season

I've rewatched the first two seasons and realistically will rewatch them again in the future

I doubt I will ever rewatch this season.

Best for Binge Watching

[garretthoyos-748-465013 · 9/10 · 11 November 2015]

If you enjoyed Parks and Rec, the Office, and 500 Days of Summer, watch this show.

At first I thought this show was going to be just another Netflix things I watched one or two episodes of and then moved on. Then I got hooked. I finished the whole season in just a few days. I liked how short the episodes were. It felt like they cut the fluff and gave the audience the concentrated good stuff.

I almost turned it off after the first episode or two since I wasn't sure if the casting was just bad actors, or if it was on purpose. I'm still unsure, but the season certainly got better as it went along. Props to the production team and film crew who made creative shots and edit.

Great backstories mixed with a brutal dose of comedy makes for a super entertaining show which seems more like real life than fantasy. I felt like so many clever things were done and I could relate so much with Dev, the main character, in his quest for enjoying life yet overcoming first world problems.

All in all, Aziz Ansari is brilliant, engaging, and hilarious.

He deserves high praise for letting the world have glimpse into what a fun yet very real life he lives. Can't wait for more.

Raw, warm, and beautiful

[gentlemansierra-80857 · 10/10 · 26 May 2021]

Just incredible! Beautifully shot. Such real and raw moments captured. I laughed, I cried. Such a delicate and intricate storyline which will surely inflict reflection upon anyone who has ever loved, lost and desired for something bigger. Very much resembled Cassavetes in my eyes, but with a more modern and fresh eye. I am just in awe of how well-made this season was. Every moment was believable. Captured my full attention the entire way.

Warm and Funny

[politically_incorrect204 · 10/10 · 14 November 2015]

If you've seen Aziz's latest comedy special this show will not surprise you. In his latest special Aziz was both funny and clever while at other times vulnerable and thoughtful. I would say his humanity, warmth, and huge talent for being funny come out in this show in spades. And as it should since I'm guessing it's only a slightly different version than real events he's gone through on his own. There have been many comparisons to Louie and I would agree that the style of the show is similar but what makes it different is the completely different perspectives that Aziz and Louie have. Even in his stand up there's this boyish charm and innocence that Aziz has and that comes out in this show. Many of the funniest moments are Aziz being boyish and charming. He's not convince all is evil, he still sees the the best in things but is sometimes nagged by pessimism and doubt whereas Louie tends to think everything is crap and is pleasantly surprised when there is humanity left in people. All and all this show is well worth watching if you want something that is mostly funny but also has some poignant and touching moments. I agree that the last 3 or so episodes take a less funny and more drama tone but I don't think that's a bad thing. I felt like this show almost felt like an Aziz diary. He wanted to portray the things he has obviously thought about and bring to light certain social issues that have given him pause. Lastly the supporting cast is awesome. It's nice to see Eric Wareheim actually be funny as the Tim and Eric Awesome Show is pretty awful in my opinion. You got to see him be much more of a human here and be really funny while at times poignant as well. The rest of the supporting cast was great too. Although Claire Danes being in a couple episodes felt a bit odd. Regardless a show worth watching and perfectly worth binging on!

Love season 1 & 2... and 3

[taveshala · 8/10 · 26 May 2021]

Yes, S1 & S2 packed with sharp and comedic scenes (fantastic writing!). Season 3 is a different animal, but I think it's really good. Aziz did excellent job (he seemed learned a lot)! Although perhaps he should create a different series with S3 so some particular fans of S1 & S2 won't feel "betrayed".

First two seasons great

[jleeharris-36991 · 6/10 · 27 May 2021]

The first two seasons were really great, funny and meaningful. When I started season 3, I had to go to the previous screen to see if I was watching the correct series. It was a complete change of the story. The dance scene in the laundry room was cute, but it just wasn't interesting after that. It wasn't funny.

Really?

[GoodBailey11 · 10/10 · 30 May 2021]

I think most of the reviewers who gave unfair low ratings didn't know that Aziz told beforehand that S03 would feel different since it would just focus on Denise's story. I, too, managed my expectations because I absolutely adored the ingenious previous seasons and I didn't think they'd be able to do that with Denise. Man, I WAS WRONG! I was really blown away by the heart and slowness of this season. I laughed and cried so many times, it was crazy. Please go see this and don't mind the negative reviews of the people who didn't bother digesting the new season because their wish wasn't granted. This is still topnotch TV and I can confidently say it is as brilliant as the first 2 seasons.

Enjoy the first two seasons, skip the third

[rataserf · 6/10 · 15 June 2021]

First two seasons are a 9 and 8, they are crazy, interesting and very funny with many interesting characters. The dad and Aziz were amazing.

Waited a long time for third season and only ended up being disappointed. The third season is a 1, it is depressing.

A Spin-Off Would Have Been Better

[Jim_Screechy · 5/10 · 25 May 2021]

Seasons 1&2 have a pretty well established appeal, and the shows in general are quite well regarded. Season three focuses on Denise, the changes in her life & living arrangements and more so, the details surrounding her love life.

The fact that she is gay is largely irrelevant since it never mattered in the first two series, but what is relevant is that the shift in the direction the series has taken is so significant, it will probably appeal to a completely different group of people.

There are certain comedies I don't watch because I don't find them interesting or entertaining, programs like 'How I Met Your Mother' 'The Big Bang Theory', or 'Modern Family'. There's a whole host of them that have no comedic appeal for me. However I do watch 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' and 'Rick and Morty', and if one of them was to morph in to a version of 'The Big Bang Theory' I'd stop watching them too.

I think what the producers should have done here is to create a new show called "Denise" (call it what you will) rather than leech of the popularity of 'Master of none' in releasing the new series which lets face it, is a totally different incarnation.

Ok fair dues to openness, Ansari did say this season would be different, with a new direction, but what we have here is something more that a slight, or even moderate change, this is a severe shift in genre.

The last thing I'd say is unfortunately if the show was decent, I'd probably watch it. Sadly it isn't. Denise has lost much of the frivolity of her earlier appearances. Yes she was always deep, but now she's deep without the joviality that made us laugh. It's as though she's grown up, and now dealing with the important issues of adulthood has lost inner child that lit the screen. This may have been deliberate, possibly to give more depth an insight into the rigors of her life, I don't know, but the show is consequently quite heavy, and as if this wasn't bad enough, it is also pretty boring, which makes it largely unwatchable.

Anyway, I don't necessarily want to rag on the show, but the simplest phrase that comes to mind for Series 3 is... "This is not what we signed up for"

I think this is a fair appraisal of the show. I hope it helps.

Great 1 & 2 season. Season 3 is bad

[carobertson95 · 26 June 2021]

We miss little bud, big bud. Eric and Aziz are the best part of the show. Very disappointing having to sit through season 3 just because the title says "Master of none". It would make more sense as a completely different show. I honestly wish they could just remove season 3 and try again.

Season 3; Beautiful

[rikdewinter · 10/10 · 27 May 2021]

Aziz Ansari is in it! Only for two episodes, but he makes room for a beautiful story. Incredible acting. Observational realism. I loved it.

Although it leans towards the romance by the latter half, it's still a perfect mix of romance and comedy.

[yuschaa · 9/10 · 21 August 2016]

Master of None may look like your typical romance/comedy TV series. Set in New York, this series tells you a story of a struggling actor tries to make things work in the city that never sleeps. However, the assumption may just stop right there, as this series has a lot to offer for you.

The series managed to tackle different issues that is circulating and happening as we speak, and the series did it excellently. With impeccable wit and charming performance by Aziz Ansari, this series is a guaranteed laugh-out-loud every time you watch an episode.

Although it leans a little bit towards the romance side by the latter half of the series, the show doesn't forget that it is a comedy series. Some of the episodes may be slow paced, and you can sense the twist coming, but it is definitely one of the best new comedy of this year.

Beautifully made rom-com

[lovelyasasummersday · 9/10 · 16 May 2017]

Master of none feels fresh, classy and down to earth but without the bore

The fact that there is an entire episode shown in b/w while paying a contemporary homage to a classic Italian movie, is making me savor every last minute of this elegant yet cozy joint.

Oh and the episode about New York got me real excited as Iv'e simply never seen anything like that before.

I feel pretty confident in saying that if you enjoyed the first season you will really like the second as well

• Rikke Lorena

A truly amazing show

[katrineseal · 10/10 · 1 June 2017]

Season one was quite alright and definitely above average but season two is what really made me give it the full ten stars. Master of None does not seize the easy way out which lies ahead when it comes to comic relief, cliché plot twists or predictable character development. No, it truly touched me with its ability to pay intense attention to detail. The fact that we get to follow Dev on an entire taxi trip with no further plot developments contributes to the extremely high level of intimacy that this series offers. We get to follow the characters at a very real level instead of the usual "love story on the top shallow level"-type of stuff that comedy shows usually offer. The semi-open ending just adds to the awe. Do they get each other? As far as we know, yes. Now they have to figure out what is next.

I am truly amazed, and season two of Master of None is one of the best seasons of any show I've seen.

The rating is for the first two seasons only

[jespernyboe · 9/10 · 22 July 2021]

The first two seasons are basically a small masterpiece. The Long awaited third season however is a spin-off and doesn't really have anything to do with the first two seasons and follow other characters for only 5 episodes. Although I have not yet met anyone getting through all five episodes. I really tried. I wanted to like the third season, but yeah, no.

Why does it switch to celluloid film and 4:3 when the rest of the series has not been shot this way? Why is it only five episodes with so many years passing in some of them? Why is it an (very failed and flawed) art film cut up in a few acts? Why is it called season 3 when it is clearly not just a spin off, but also not even in the style of the original series? Did Aziz just watch a lot of classic European movies and think "Hey, I should try to blatantly copy this for my series that has nothing of this sort really otherwise"? Also, it is actually a poorly made version of that with the timing off concerning the awkward moments etc.

I usually don't write reviews here, but wanted to recommend the first two seasons and also wan people about the third.

What happened

[bryckton · 8/10 · 20 June 2021]

I just started to binge this show love all episodes of season one and 2 other than the random muted episode. Season 3 is just not watchable. What happened to Francesca? What happened to Arnie is like the show went into an alternative universe of invitrogloom. Please tell me this was a bad dream and the real show will resume.

First two seasons good, third season cruddy

[afuckingusernameforIMDB · 6/10 · 29 September 2021]

The first two seasons are pretty great. Very well paced episodes that are pretty funny. The last season is such a large departure from the first two seasons and it's so incredibly boring. I like the character of Denise, but changing the focus of the show onto her for the last season when even Arnold's character had more screen time and development, and the whole show had been about Dev before is obviously going to make some fans have difficult connecting to it. And speaking of how well paced the show had been in the first seasons, this last one is so unnecessarily long. Why not just make it a movie? Trim it, cut all the greasy fat from the run time, and remove it from Master of None. There are just no payoffs from the first two in this one. Not even Francesca, bruh. Whatever, I'd still recommend watching the first two seasons if you haven't their very enjoyable, especially if you like shows like Love (another Netflix original).

First two seasons: solid 8

Third season: a 3.

Please watch this show!

[mikeybyrne-70334 · 10/10 · 12 September 2018]

I love this show, I have watched through the first season 3 times and the second season 4 . Please Aziz return for a third!

Season 3 was so disappointing. Such a letdown

[linear-descent · 6/10 · 24 May 2021]

I loved Season 1. Season 2 was a decent follow up. Not as great as the first but still funny and engaging and thoughtful enough that I was anxiously looking forward to see what Season 3 had to offer. Well... Season 3 is a total letdown. You're just left wondering "what happened to this great show?"

Where's Aziz? Where is that poignant, biting, and witty banter? Where is the humor? What happened to the deep introspective into the characters and storyline that kept me thinking about the episode after it was over? This new artistic direction took this show down the wrong path.

It's as if you went to this great takeout burger place and had an awesome experience. So you go back the next week and the burger is good but not as good as you remember. But it's still better than most things out there so you eat it. You wait until they're open again and order another burger the way you like it with no mayo, only to come home and open up the bag to see that not only is your burger slathered in mayo but it's undercooked and mashed down so it's not even recognizable as a burger. That sums up the total disappointment that is Season 3.

Season 3 is disappointing

[jane_asbury · 4/10 · 24 May 2021]

Loved the first two seasons. Third season sucks without Aziz.