Master of None Season 2 sets the new gold standard for romantic comedy.
Thanks for the lovely evening.
Im jealous of the lucky pillow that gets to hold your beautiful face tonight.
Theres something chaotic, unpredictable, and beautifully honest about going on a first date with somebody.
Its simultaneously the best and the worst.
Going on a first date is one of the most human things you might do.
This is all also exactly how it feels to watch Aziz Ansaris and Alan YangsMaster of None.
Theyve perfectly distilled a beautiful, authentic love story down to 10 episodes of smart television.
Season one ended with things being a little up in the air.
Master of Nonestill excels at effortlessly depicting relationships, culture, and authentic little pockets of the world.
Its a wonderful thing.
Dev also happens to surround himself with individuals that are exploring the options in life he isnt.
The viewer is doing the exact same thing by proxy, too.
This also leads to one of the most romantic courtships that Ive watched transpire on television in years.
Allesendra Mastronardi as Francesca is such a revelation here.
Shes exceedingly engaging and delightful, and theres clear chemistry between her and Ansari.
Its clear that Ansari is as in love with these places as Dev is.
Its still incredibly funny when you strip all of the social commentary out of it.
The show carefully balances humor thats ultra-dry and grounded with other gags that borderline on the surreal.
The season operates like a fancy meal at an expensive restaurant.
Each episode is an appetizer of sorts that gets you progressively ready for the meal to come.
Its so efficiently paced that youll find yourself binging much faster than you anticipated.
Its just so easy and addictive to consume as you watch people being people.
Its a testament to the real-life friendship between Ansari and Wareheim.
In a lot of ways this season feels like it establishesMaster of Noneas AnsarisLouie.
Theres a remarkable episode about dating apps that is a particular standout.
It perfectly encapsulates how dating can be both completely random and also utterly routine and mechanical.
It especially taps into the exhaustion of the whole ordeal.
It accomplishes so much without waving its awesomeness in your face.
A seasons worth of romantic activity for Dev is condensed into a meager 25 minutes.
Its one of the few things that I would consider to be a perfect episode of television.
Another installment is an extremely powerful love letter to New York City.
Now lets all go see someDeath Castle!
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
