I really enjoyed this. At first it looked like Brian and Dev were just being thoughtless and selfish, whilst we saw the sacrifices their parents had made. It wasn't until the dinner that they understood their good fortune was due to their immigrant parents' hard work, and their overcoming (or endurance of) prejudice. That the two men were a little more thoughtful and kind to their parents in the end was a nice finish.
6 Reviews
Master Of None Has Won Me!
LorenBieg22 January 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Aziz Ansari's Dev and his friend Brian enjoy their post-modern singe existence, in contrast to their parents who emigrated to the US and seem out of touch with it. But, a series of events lead them to become curious to know more. This series continues to delight with "Parents", an exploration of why parents are they way they are that results in conversation where the parents open up and share stories.
What I'm enjoying the most about Master Of None is how "un-crafted" the writing is. Fewer one-liners, but the funny feels more like your friends just being funny off the cuff. The result is that two episodes in, I feel like I'm just hanging out with these interesting and funny people.
The parents were totally enjoyable. I'm loving the humanity of Master Of None. Binge on!
What I'm enjoying the most about Master Of None is how "un-crafted" the writing is. Fewer one-liners, but the funny feels more like your friends just being funny off the cuff. The result is that two episodes in, I feel like I'm just hanging out with these interesting and funny people.
The parents were totally enjoyable. I'm loving the humanity of Master Of None. Binge on!
Relateable
onion_bums26 December 2015
Warning: Spoilers
This episode focuses solely on parents and being an Indian myself, I can relate to a lot of stuff Dev said about his father and mother. At the same time, what Brian says about Asian parents not telling their sons and/or daughters that they're proud of them holds true. I am not denying the fact that they're loved, but white people are more expressive about emotions in front of their children.
The flashback sequences at the beginning of the show were fantastic and felt really well crafted to me. I'm also the go-to technology guy in my family, and hence, I really relate to this episode as a whole. This is probably why it gets a 10/10 from my side.
The flashback sequences at the beginning of the show were fantastic and felt really well crafted to me. I'm also the go-to technology guy in my family, and hence, I really relate to this episode as a whole. This is probably why it gets a 10/10 from my side.
Immigrant Parents are awesome.
herzigmary28 December 2017
In the show Masters of none, we follow the life of Dev, a professional actor who is trying to survive daily life. In episode two, titled "parents", Dev and Brian try to appreciate their immigrant parents by throwing them a nice dinner. Through disagreements and emotional stories, we learn to appreciate those who have come from different countries to start a life in America, to not be welcomed with open arms but still making it through. This very much reminds me of my own mother, who was a Greek immigrant and came here with no money and two kids only to be faced with discrimination and misunderstandings. I recommend this show to anyone who has immigrant parents and understands the journey.
Meaningful Message, Less than Stellar Execution
rachelgallit10 December 2018
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Young Dev and his friend Brian, discuss their desire for parental approval, and in searching for it, discover the accomplishments and sacrifices of aforementioned parents. The pair bond over the stereotypical Asian parental treatment of their children, and try to stage an awkward "thank you" dinner. The purpose of the diner is twofold: to learn more about the closed-off parents, and to thank them for the privileges that Dev and Brian received as children in America. The message is clear cut and shoved in the audiences face many times, with the characters quite literally repeating the message at several points in the short episode, but still holds true. Given that the show stars and are created by Aziz Ansari, I am neither surprised nor disappointed by the execution, as my expectations were not particularly high.
Stories From the Motherland
smithpaulusmc18 December 2018
Nearly everyone who has grown up and left the home has felt that their parents' are clingy. Upon leaving the nest, the last thing a child wants is to be beckoned back home for what they view as a trivial matter. Dev (Aziz Ansari) and Brian (Kelvin Yu) face this situation in the sophomore episode of Ansari's Netflix original series, Master Of None (2015). Dev's father wants help with his iPad while Brian's father wishes Brian would go buy rice for him. The protagonists defer to their desire to catch a movie, overlooking their fathers' requests. The short tale hits close to home, detailing the emotions parents feel as the people they sacrificed everything for seem to not care.
The episode is a decent attempt to unpackage a complex social interaction. It finds strength in its flashbacks as each parent recalls their own childhood and the struggles they endured to provide a future for their offspring. But poor pacing and shots that last just a bit too long distract from the episode's potential. As he should be, Aziz Ansari is the show's star. His natural boyish charm and humor attract the audience. There are specks of overacting, such as the coffee shop audition, which cause the audience some discomfort. It is not that Ansari is too bold, it just feels as though he does not buy into his own jokes. Kelvin Yu serves as an adequate bouncing board for the show's direction. Sadly, his line delivery feels fabricated and memorized. He lacks a natural tone. As for Ansari's actual parents, their appearance and vocals do not fit what we expect from actors. But that is their greatest quality as it reminds the audience to not take everything so seriously.
Based on a single viewing, this episode does not capture the total essence of the series. Its taste bares some bitter notes among a happily sweet bite. I am intrigued and want to take another sample in order to determine if Master Of None is worth ordering.
The episode is a decent attempt to unpackage a complex social interaction. It finds strength in its flashbacks as each parent recalls their own childhood and the struggles they endured to provide a future for their offspring. But poor pacing and shots that last just a bit too long distract from the episode's potential. As he should be, Aziz Ansari is the show's star. His natural boyish charm and humor attract the audience. There are specks of overacting, such as the coffee shop audition, which cause the audience some discomfort. It is not that Ansari is too bold, it just feels as though he does not buy into his own jokes. Kelvin Yu serves as an adequate bouncing board for the show's direction. Sadly, his line delivery feels fabricated and memorized. He lacks a natural tone. As for Ansari's actual parents, their appearance and vocals do not fit what we expect from actors. But that is their greatest quality as it reminds the audience to not take everything so seriously.
Based on a single viewing, this episode does not capture the total essence of the series. Its taste bares some bitter notes among a happily sweet bite. I am intrigued and want to take another sample in order to determine if Master Of None is worth ordering.
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