The brainchild of Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, "Master of None" is a breath of fresh air to the living single in the big city genre.
A genre made popular by "Sex and the City" has never been used to explore the perspectives of first-generation Americans. Ansari stars as the lead role Dev Shah, a 30-year-old actor who flounders in the dating scene of New York City.
"Master of None" doesn't limit itself to stories about dating and working in the city. In the episode "Parents" (season one, episode two) we get an in-depth look at the struggles Shah's parents faced growing up in a third-world country and immigrating to America. All of this is undercut by how spoiled and Americanized their son has become, forgetting his parent's sacrifice.
Yang and Ansari have created a love letter to anyone who grew up in America with immigrant parents. If you feel out of place as a first-generation American, "Master of None" offers relatable dialogue and themes that will hit home.
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