“Never Have I Ever” is a popular comedy-drama TV series that debuted on Netflix on April 27, 2020. It features Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as the lead and was created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. While the show is set in the San Fernando Valley, it draws inspiration from Kaling’s upbringing in the Boston area, capturing the essence of her childhood. The storyline revolves around an Indian-American high school student who navigates life after the sudden loss of her father.
The series has garnered positive reviews and is hailed as a significant milestone for South Asian representation in the entertainment industry. It has been commended for defying Asian stereotypes and bringing forth authentic storytelling. Netflix renewed the show for a second season, which premiered on July 15, 2021. Building on its success, the series was greenlit for a third season on August 19, 2021, which premiered on August 12, 2022, comprising 10 episodes. The fourth season of the series released on Netflix on 8th June 2023. Fans are excitedly waiting for Never Have I Ever Season 5 on Netflix, and here we have covered everything about the same.
Never Have I Ever Season 5 Release Date on Netflix
Never Have I Ever Season 5 is expected to release on Netflix in 2025 if the digital streaming platform renews the comedy TV series for another season. As of now, the chances of Never Have I Ever getting another season are bleak but one can never say never with the web series. Never Have I Ever is a hugely popular web series and that may work in the favour of the makers. We will update this page as soon as we receive something concrete about the Season 5 of Never Have I Ever.
Never Have I Ever Season 5 Cast
Expected cast members for Never Have I Ever Season 5:
- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar, initially a 15-year-old high school sophomore who wants to improve her life and harbours feelings for both Paxton Hall Yoshida and Ben Gross. (She is based on the show’s creator, Mindy Kaling).
- Poorna Jagannathan as Dr. Nalini Vishwakumar, a dermatologist and Devi’s mother with whom she has a mixed relationship.
- Richa Moorjani as Kamala Nandiwadal, Devi’s cousin. She is staying with Devi’s family while completing her PhD at Caltech.
- Darren Barnet as Paxton Hall-Yoshida, a popular 16-year-old high school junior and Devi’s crush, later love interest.
- Jaren Lewison as Benjamin (Ben) Gross, also a high school sophomore. Initially Devi’s nemesis at school, he becomes a good friend for whom she has complicated feelings.
- John McEnroe as himself, the narrator of the series and Mohan’s idol.
- Ramona Young as Eleanor Wong, one of Devi’s best friends who has a passion for acting and struggles with the fact her mother is absent (season 2–present; recurring season 1).
- Lee Rodriguez as Fabiola Torres, one of Devi’s best friends who is on the robotics team and struggles with her sexuality (season 2–present; recurring season 1).
- Michael Cimino as Ethan
Never Have I Ever Season 5 Plot
“Never Have I Ever” revolves around Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old Indian-American Tamil Hindu girl living in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Following the sudden death of her father, Devi experiences psychological trauma that causes her to lose sensation in her legs, rendering her unable to walk for three months. However, she miraculously regains her ability to walk when she is motivated to see her crush, Paxton Hall-Yoshida.
Devi’s freshman year of high school was socially challenging, and she is determined to change her social status. However, navigating relationships with friends, family, and her own emotions proves to be a difficult task. Devi’s friend Eleanor discovers that her absentee mother has secretly returned to town without contacting her, while her other friend Fabiola struggles to come out as gay. Devi’s cousin Kamala, who lives with her, hides her college boyfriend from her family, as they expect her to have an arranged marriage with a man named Prashant whom she has never met.
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In the following year, Devi grapples with her grief, personal identity, and school life. Her relationship with her mother, Nalini, becomes strained, and she also faces romantic dilemmas between Paxton and Ben. Devi cheats on both of them with each other, which complicates her emotions further. A new student named Aneesa Qureshi joins the school, and Devi initially feels jealous of her popularity, starting a rumor about her anorexia.
However, they eventually reconcile and become close friends. Devi also discovers her mother’s romantic involvement with Dr. Jackson, which upsets her as she feels her mother has moved on too quickly from her father’s death. Devi reconciles with Paxton, and they begin dating, but their relationship faces challenges due to gossip and Devi’s insecurities. Devi ends up hooking up with Ben, leading to Paxton breaking up with her.
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The narration in “Never Have I Ever” is mostly done by professional tennis player John McEnroe, providing insights into Devi’s thoughts and occasional displays of McEnroe’s famous temper. Some episodes are narrated by Andy Samberg for Ben and Gigi Hadid for Paxton.
Never Have I Ever Season 5 Trailer
A trailer for Never Have I Ever Season 5 is yet to be revealed by the makers.