Master of None, a show currently streaming on Netflix, is a surprisingly different kind of sitcom, if you can even call it that. It follows Dev (Aziz Ansari) as he tries to navigate life. Sounds like it’s been done before I know, and it has, which is why Ansari’s spin on it is extremely refreshing and showcases Ansari’s and Alan Yang’s very capable writing skills.

Nowhere is the writing prowess more present than in the scenes with Rachel (Dev’s girlfriend, as played by Noël Wells). For this, I refer you to episodes  ‘Nashville’ and ‘Mornings’, which are basically half an hour rom-coms that are more charming and display more chemistry than many of the big blockbusters, firmly planting Rachel and Dev’s relationship as a show highlight. But it isn’t just about them, the supporting cast also hold their own and are (Thank the Gods!) diverse. And their diversity shines through. It’s not just about having the token black girl or Asian guy; these are dynamic characters, not stereotypes. That said, Arnold, Dev’s quirky friend as played by Eric Wareheim, is still especially funny. Couple the cast with the interesting cinematography and soundtrack, both of which give the show an, for lack of a better word, artsy feel and a distinctive and confident tone, and you have an engaging show.

Master of None also deals with relevant issues, such as race and sexism, in a way that takes into account the complexity of the matter without being preachy.  It also brings to life a serious phenomenon millennials face. We live in a world where we are not forced to grow up right after school, which begs the question, when do we grow up? Dev is not so much struggling with adulthood so much so as he is simply not concerned with it and wondering if he should be. This is a perspective, I at least, find reassuring.

The only problem with this show is unlikeliness of some of the stories, or if not unlikely, then out of place. For example, Dev sleeps with a married woman after coincidentally meeting her husband in an ice-cream shop. But other than that, Master of None is different, diverse, and quirky, and I’m excited for Season 2.