Master of None (2015)
Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang's acclaimed comedy-drama about a 30-year-old actor navigating love, ambition, and identity in New York City.
Master of None - Series Information
- Original Title: Master of None
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Alan Yang, Aziz Ansari
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 6, 2015 (United States - TV-MA), November 6, 2015 (United Kingdom - 15), November 6, 2015 (Australia - M), November 6, 2015 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, Oh Brudder Productions, Alan Yang Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 不才专家 (CN), Master of None: Moments in Love (US), Мастер не на все руки (RU), Μάστερ στο Τίποτα (GR)
Master of None - Plot
30-year-old New York actor Dev takes on such pillars of maturity as the first big job, a serious relationship, and busting sex offenders on the subway.
Master of None - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a first look at Dev's world:
This is Dev. He has a lot of questions.
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Master of None - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Alan Yang
- Aziz Ansari
Main Cast
- Aziz Ansari
- Lena Waithe
- Eric Wareheim
- Noël Wells
- Alessandra Mastronardi
- Kelvin Yu
- Naomi Ackie
- Shoukath Ansari
- Todd Barry
- H. Jon Benjamin
Writers
- Aziz Ansari
- Alan Yang
- Lena Waithe
- Andy Blitz
- Sarah Schneider
Executive Producers
- Michael Schur
- David Miner
- Dave Becky
- Aziz Ansari
- Alan Yang
Master of None - FAQs
Why is Season 3 of Master of None so different?
Season 3, subtitled Moments in Love, is a radical departure from the first two seasons. Co-created with Lena Waithe, it follows a Black lesbian couple in a slow-burn, dialogue-light style inspired by European art cinema — particularly the films of Chantal Akerman. It's meditative, intimate, and unlike almost anything else on television.
Is Master of None worth watching in 2024?
Absolutely. Master of None holds a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season and remains one of Netflix's most celebrated originals. Its sharp writing, cinematic ambition, and emotional honesty make it a standout — though viewers should know Season 3 is a very different, more experimental experience.
How much of Master of None is autobiographical?
Quite a lot. Aziz Ansari drew heavily from his own life — Dev's Indian-American background, his parents (played by Ansari's real parents), his experiences dating in New York, and his time living in Italy all mirror Ansari's personal history. The show blurs the line between fiction and autobiography throughout its run.
Where can you stream Master of None?
Master of None is available exclusively on Netflix, including through a Netflix Standard with Ads subscription. All three seasons are on the platform, making it easy to binge from Dev's New York adventures in Season 1 through the art-house intimacy of Moments in Love in Season 3.
Did Master of None win any major awards?
Yes, and impressively so. The show won two Emmy Awards — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the Season 1 episode 'Thanksgiving,' co-written by Lena Waithe, and Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Season 3. It also won a Peabody Award and multiple Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Who plays Dev's parents in Master of None?
Dev's parents, Ramesh and Nisha Shah, are played by Aziz Ansari's real-life parents — Shoukath Ansari and Fatima Ansari. Neither had prior acting experience, and their naturalistic, warm performances became one of the show's most beloved elements, particularly in the acclaimed episode 'Parents.'
How many seasons and episodes does Master of None have?
Master of None ran for three seasons and 25 episodes in total. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 10 episodes, while Season 3 — the experimental Moments in Love arc — consists of just 5 longer, more cinematic episodes. The series concluded in 2021 and is not expected to return.
What shows are similar to Master of None?
If you loved Master of None, Girls and Broad City share its sharp, New York-set millennial sensibility. Fleabag offers a similarly confessional, auteur-driven voice. For the romantic Italian chapter of Season 2, Normal People captures that same aching emotional intimacy. Sex and the City is a classic touchstone the show openly references.
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