Master of None

Name: Master of None
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2015-11-06
Cast: Lena Waithe, Naomi Ackie

2015 | 3 seasons | Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Emmys. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Comedy Series. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Entertainment and children's programming honorees. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 204K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12015 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22017 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10
Saturday
Season 32021 · 5 episodes · 82% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.1 out of 10
Sunday