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Master of None starring Aziz Ansari - Netflix Series - S1 out now; S2 coming in 2017
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bonesmccoy
Banned
1st episode sucks.
The next 4 are pretty good.
The next 4 are pretty good.
bistromathics
facing a bright new dawn
is this the show harris wittles was going to be working on?
Noel Wells is so adorable.
Anyway, between this and Modern Romance, Aziz has nailed what it feels like to be a 20 something in 2015.
"We can be shitty to people now!" So on point.
He has story credits, so I'm assuming yes.
Anyway, between this and Modern Romance, Aziz has nailed what it feels like to be a 20 something in 2015.
"We can be shitty to people now!" So on point.
He has story credits, so I'm assuming yes.
victreeb3l
Member
Saw the parents episode. Yeah Devs parents were awkward but im sure they had fun doing their roles.
bistromathics
facing a bright new dawn
DarkChronic
Member
Watched the pilot, thought it was just okay. I'll stick with it though.
victreeb3l
Member
When Alice started talking in episode 3.... OH MY GOOOD lmao
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Can't believe people hatin on the pilot.
"IM. NOT. MARRIED."
God tier.
"IM. NOT. MARRIED."
God tier.
Ziltoidia 9
Member
Just finished the 10 episodes, something about this show is really calming for me, and it was a great experience to watch.
just finished watching episode 10, really didn't expect that ending.
spoilers end of season:
spoilers end of season:
really expected him to go talk with Rachel and move with her to Japan after the talk with that other actor, im a sucker for good endings so im not sure if i prefer it over your typical love story ending but it was played out real nicely.
a secret-boss
Banned
So it's Sunday. Tonight is Homeland
I just happened to start episode 5
WTF is that Carrie. Lol
Edit: cracking up. CarPerson Car human. Car man
Then followed by Banana Split scene.
It must be the new writer. But it's the most laugh I had
I just happened to start episode 5
WTF is that Carrie. Lol
Edit: cracking up. CarPerson Car human. Car man
Then followed by Banana Split scene.
It must be the new writer. But it's the most laugh I had
cubicle47b
Member
Pretty good show. The Nashville episode was fantastic.
Battersea Power Station
Member
It's kind of silly to give my thoughts after the first two episodes, but, hey, it's the internet:
I really, really like this show AND I'm a bit let down because of all the superlatives being thrown at it. It's cute, it's funny, and it has messages, but it definitely has its shortcomings. For all the mentions of Louie this show has inspired, I was expecting a similar level of acting, and so far it's not even close. Dev's friends are absolutely terrible actors. I was also expecting a similar level of subtlety: Louie, the show and the comedian, often work with lots of small ideas, putting in a lot of effort to explore a certain point of view. So far, Master of None is happy just literally telling the viewer what it's about.
Having said that, I am still really enjoying it. I'm treating it like a cartoon, in the best sense of the word, and I still find it very cute and with relatable themes. There is plenty of room for many different kinds of show, and not everything has to be super cereal all the time. I'm just warning other big Louie fans not to expect the same level of mastery... maybe that's what the title implies
I really, really like this show AND I'm a bit let down because of all the superlatives being thrown at it. It's cute, it's funny, and it has messages, but it definitely has its shortcomings. For all the mentions of Louie this show has inspired, I was expecting a similar level of acting, and so far it's not even close. Dev's friends are absolutely terrible actors. I was also expecting a similar level of subtlety: Louie, the show and the comedian, often work with lots of small ideas, putting in a lot of effort to explore a certain point of view. So far, Master of None is happy just literally telling the viewer what it's about.
Having said that, I am still really enjoying it. I'm treating it like a cartoon, in the best sense of the word, and I still find it very cute and with relatable themes. There is plenty of room for many different kinds of show, and not everything has to be super cereal all the time. I'm just warning other big Louie fans not to expect the same level of mastery... maybe that's what the title implies
That's good to hear, I'm not feeling the first episode much, but I'll certainly stick with it as an Aziz fan.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Yes. Yes it is. The show improves tremendously in the second half. Keep watching.
I just watched episode 2. I really appreciate how the show isn't just comedy and actually has things to say. This was a lot better than the last episode (which I did like) and I could really relate to this one. My dad grew up in the jungle and now has a phone that talks to him...that really is crazy. What Dev's mom said about her experience when she first came to America mirrors what my mom said about her first days in Canada. She was basically left home alone while my dad worked and she couldn't really speak English so she was very timid. She learned most of her English from TV (Saved by the Bell, Golden Girls, Dallas, soap operas, etc.).
Even the racist experiences in the flashbacks were familiar. My mom was once accused of stealing by a racist worker in a super market. I guess the worker had seen other women that looked like my mom steal before. What that lady didn't expect was my mom had a much better command of the English language than those other women (she had lived in the country for a few years at this point), so my mom told her off. My dad also had a similar story. He fixed computers and had a client straight up tell him that he wouldn't leave him alone in the room with all of the computers because he's black and he'll probably steal everything.
Unlike Dev and Brian, I don't treat my parents like shit and have actually talked with them about their journey. Even so, I learn new things all the time. For example, I've noticed my dad has always had a funny way of pronouncing things, even considering that he came from East Africa. I found out that he learned English in the U.K. so he kind of has a British accent (we live in Canada). I also learned a few months ago that he was arrested and spent 3 weeks in a U.K. jail (illegal immigrant or something). It's just crazy the stuff that immigrants go through to get here.
And it's really great to have a show like this.
Even the racist experiences in the flashbacks were familiar. My mom was once accused of stealing by a racist worker in a super market. I guess the worker had seen other women that looked like my mom steal before. What that lady didn't expect was my mom had a much better command of the English language than those other women (she had lived in the country for a few years at this point), so my mom told her off. My dad also had a similar story. He fixed computers and had a client straight up tell him that he wouldn't leave him alone in the room with all of the computers because he's black and he'll probably steal everything.
Unlike Dev and Brian, I don't treat my parents like shit and have actually talked with them about their journey. Even so, I learn new things all the time. For example, I've noticed my dad has always had a funny way of pronouncing things, even considering that he came from East Africa. I found out that he learned English in the U.K. so he kind of has a British accent (we live in Canada). I also learned a few months ago that he was arrested and spent 3 weeks in a U.K. jail (illegal immigrant or something). It's just crazy the stuff that immigrants go through to get here.
And it's really great to have a show like this.
Maninthemirror
Banned
show is amazing and Rachel is so annoying!
Yeah Rachel is amazinWAIT WHAT
a secret-boss
Banned
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Thought it was kinda funny that Rachel is pretty much the quintessential manic pixie dream girl. Looked up the actress, and turns out she does parodies of Zooey Deschanel for SNL lol
Maninthemirror
Banned
she got annoying after that.
too nitpicky about everything
who gets pissed about missing a niece's recital
just finished it, loved it
finale:
Great show.
finale:
i'm so fucking glad he didnt go to japan. as soon as I saw the flight thing I was thinking 'maybe he's going to chase her and cultivate the relationship and try to improve it', but then i saw the asians on the plane and thought there's no way.. this is pure misdirection. yup. so glad he's going to italy instead. that shit ran it's course and it's time for a new adventure.
In episode 3 and the show's been really dense in plot. Episode 2 felt especially heavy-handed. I'll try to give a few more episodes a shot, but it just doesn't feel all the way there. The show is gorgeous, but feels slow and sterile for as bright as Aziz acts. Dev feels so much like a cartoon and the people around him feel much more real and improvised.
Just finished. Rated 5 stars.
... Man. I honestly got teary
I would, lol. I love my nieces.
... Man. I honestly got teary
at the excerpt from The Bell Jar, about the figs. This girl I'm seeing now, I like her a lot, and we've been having some really deep talks about our futures. Not together, we're not on that level yet, but just in general. I definitely am gonna watch this with her. She's talked about one of her greatest fears being chained down and stuck going through the motions of marriage and parenting. I understand it, but then, that stuff means a lot to me too.
I dunno. This show's real. I'm gonna be reflecting on it for a while. I love Aziz but I didn't expect something on this level from him.
I dunno. This show's real. I'm gonna be reflecting on it for a while. I love Aziz but I didn't expect something on this level from him.
I would, lol. I love my nieces.
a secret-boss
Banned
Episode 8
That's heart warming. Really brought a smile
Edit:
That's heart warming. Really brought a smile
Edit:
is this about episode 9. But that episode kind of reflects a relationship episode theme. Condensed in an episode.
Netflix has another standout show in its Arsenal I see. I just finished episode 10. Great season for sure. It's a bit heavy handed with how it explains some topics to the audience but the stuff dev says is just s fresh breath of air sometimes. The show got better with each episode too, which is weird.
a secret-boss
Banned
finished it. really like the season.
RedAssedApe
Banned
wasn't a fan of the ending. although thats primarily because
in any show with a romance component to it.
i'm a sucker for happy endings
Such a good show. I just blitzed through it, was up all night. Really didn't expect this as I'm not a huge Ansari fan. Well I wasn't before anyway, guess I am now.
Anyone know the name of the song playing in the finale when he's
? We don't hear much of it, but I'm intrigued... It's not on Tunefind either.
Anyone know the name of the song playing in the finale when he's
packing/at the airport
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