Never have i ever dirty version7/24/2023 ![]() Margot gets caught threatening to kick Devi’s ass, and Principal Grubbs forces her to apologize, albeit half-heartedly. Gross cut off (sorry), Margot wasn’t one of them - they’re officially an item - and Devi lashes out at her accordingly. Keyes finds Devi screaming about Ben’s circumcised dick in the school hallway. Keyes in hopes of scoring one of the puritanical teacher’s revered reference letters. Still, she knows she must do her part, which is why she dons her most modest threads and gifts bougie pears to Dr. She inherits some new (used) wheels from her mom and, now that she has lost her virginity, prays for other priorities, namely the fulfillment of her Princeton dreams. So Ben brushes Devi off by responding with an infuriating “Have a great summer.” Brutal.įast-forward three months and Devi’s heading into senior year with style. Howard’s right on one point, though: A good relationship should make you feel at ease and confident. Howard says her text reads as too nonchalant, and Ben, unaware that Devi was channeling her inner Kristen Stewart, agrees her cool correspondence could mean only bad news. Thrown by the fresh notch in his bedpost, Ben dodges texts from Margot and then - following the advice of his new gym buddy, the Dwight Howard - dodges Devi’s invitation to hang, too. The truth is Ben’s sweating his own performance. But having experienced what was far from “ Euphoria sex,” Devi’s convinced that she sucks at it and that Ben was embarrassed for her. She of course debriefs Fabiola and Eleanor on her sexual stats: one orgasm (his), one limb-flailing position, and one admission of “really, really” liking him. Instead, Devi pulls finger guns and boots it out of there. They exchange not-so-sweet nothings, and Ben asks if he should call her an Uber (who says chivalry is dead?). ![]() It’s not that there’s a sense of buyer’s remorse exactly, but there’s sure as hell some awkwardness. Having cashed in on her free-boink voucher, Devi and Ben lie in bed shell-shocked. This season begins minutes - well, hopefully at least minutes - after the previous one ended. So let’s dive into the first episode! Here we are, post-cliffhanger, post-coupon, post-coitus. that there are bound to be some major twists, turns, and bumps when it’s all up for grabs. Plus, so many teen rom-coms are built around singular events of senior year - prom, end-of-year parties, college admissions, etc. ![]() Sure, it feels ridiculous to be so invested in who’s endgame (high-school romances should have short shelf lives), but I do think her choice could say a lot about Devi’s evolution, not to mention it’s a chance to subvert, or play to, rom-com tropes. How do you conclude a journey that’s never-ending?Īs much as I want to delay the show’s inevitable finale for selfish reasons, I think we’re all dying to find out whether Devi ends up with Ben, Paxton, or - gasp - herself. ![]() Speaking of which, I’m especially curious about how the writers will handle the grief of Devi and her mom, Nalini (played by the sensational, devastatingly cool Poorna Jagannathan), as the show wraps up. They’ve normalized conversations about family conflict, mental health (often a taboo in South Asian communities), and the death of a loved one without feeling heavy-handed or like a tidy after-school special. Also, when was the last time you saw a sitcom starring a multigenerational family of South Indians? This is pioneering stuff! (I know I sound like a broken record, but I looove this show!) What these women provide in the TV landscape is so special and, honestly, is what I’m saddest about losing. Their comedic chops are off the charts but in a way that feels rooted in truth, rather than pure caricature. The Vishwakumars have also been such a joy to watch and are arguably the scene-stealing heart of the show. As a brown dork who was once a high-school overachiever desperate for life experience - and who never saw anyone who looked like me on TV in my teen years - I’ve grown weirdly attached to this fictional character and her family. Horny, tempestuous, and messy as hell, she is allowed to exist in ways that typically haven’t been seen as acceptable for Desi girls, both onscreen and in real life, thanks to societal and cultural norms. Welcome back, nerds! Can you believe we’ve made it to our final year at Sherman Oaks High? I don’t feel ready to say good-bye.īefore we jump in, let’s give the series its flowers, shall we? Devi (played pitch-perfectly by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) remains one of the most dynamic, groundbreaking teen characters on TV in a long time. Photo: Courtesy Of Netflix/Courtesy Of Netflix
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