Ep 1. ... been a playa

Never Have I Ever is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama television series created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher for Netflix. The show is a depiction of the life of an Indian-American teenager named Devi Vishwakumar, who lives in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Season two of the show released on July 15, 2021, and the first episode is called "Been a playa."

Devi Vishwakumar is back, and this time, she has her eyes set on having a boyfriend and being a "playa." As the first episode of the second season begins, we see Devi trying to reinvent herself over the summer so that she can become irresistible to the boys at her school. She spends her time analyzing every move made by the boy she has a crush on, Paxton Hall-Yoshida, and is determined to find a way to make him hers.

However, the summer hasn't gone as planned for Devi, and she is feeling insecure about the new school year. Her best friends, Eleanor and Fabiola, have changed over the summer, and their circle of friends has grown. Devi hasn't had the chance to make new friends, and she feels left behind. To make matters worse, she's still struggling to deal with the emotional trauma of her father's death.

Devi's mother, Nalini, is trying her best to help Devi deal with her emotions and be a better daughter. She even suggests Devi visit a therapist to help her work through her grief. However, Devi is too proud to admit that she needs help and tries to deal with everything on her own.

As the first day of school approaches, Devi is excited to show off her new self and impress Paxton with her flirty moves. She puts on her best outfit, does her hair and makeup, and walks into school with confidence. However, things don't go quite as planned, and Devi ends up embarrassing herself in front of everyone.

To make matters worse, a new Indian-American student named Aneesa arrives at school, and Devi can't help but feel threatened. Aneesa is confident, smart, and beautiful, and Paxton seems to be taken with her. Devi is determined to prove that she's better than Aneesa and comes up with a plan to win Paxton over.

As the episode ends, Devi sets her sights on Paxton, but he seems to be more interested in Aneesa. Devi realizes that maybe she needs to focus on herself and work through her emotions before she can be ready for a relationship. She also realizes that she needs to start being honest with herself and others about her feelings and stop pretending that everything is okay.

In conclusion, the first episode of Never Have I Ever season two sets the stage for Devi's journey of self-discovery and growth. The episode deals with important issues such as grief, self-esteem, and identity, while still being funny and relatable. The show continues to impress with its well-written characters, excellent casting, and unique perspective on the coming-of-age story. It's a show that everyone should watch, regardless of their age or background.