“Never Have I Ever” has always been about the highs and lows of growing up. Devi’s identity as an Indian-American has been central to her narrative, and her arc has evolved significantly with the show’s progression. Season 3 Devi is less of a hot mess, as she displays considerable growth when it comes to her dealing with her teenage problems. There is still a lot to be learned: Devi understands the importance of self-love after her breakup with Paxton (Darren Barnet) and takes small steps toward overcoming the trauma of her father’s death.
Season 4 of “Never Have I Ever” being the final season allows Devi to live her dreams as a senior in Sherman Oaks along with her pals. This allows ample space for her to figure out her educational goals and intentions to date someone who values her. As season 3 ends with Devi and Ben hooking up, the final season can finally explore this romantic dynamic in detail.
While most of the beloved characters will be around for season 4, the show recently said goodbye to Paxton, who graduated and moved to attend college in Arizona. This is a great send off for the character, as Paxton was finally able to defy the labels that restricted him and grow into the person he aspired to be. Paxton’s Arizona move feels authentic to real life, and is a positive direction for his character even if he will not be appearing in the final season (unless as a guest appearance!). The same sentiment will hopefully be echoed at the end of the show, with Devi and gang graduating and heading towards promising futures that are in sync with what they want.
Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” is currently streaming on Netflix.
