I am not Indian-American (I am Chinese-Canadian) and yet I related to "Never Have I Ever" SO MUCH. I went to a predominantly-Asian very over-achieving high school where people worried about grades more than anything. They were mostly STEM-focused, so I felt a little out of place as a creative writing, arts kid.

I also related well with that scene when Devi talks to the guy who doesn't want to be an "insecure Indian." Like that character, I have an Indigenous friend who is immensely proud of their culture, and that opened up my eyes to be proud of mine too. Because unlike the Indigenous character/my friend, my culture was not stolen from me...yet I stole it from myself. It taught me that growing up with your culture intact even when you don't agree with it 100% is a PRIVILEGE.

I also understand what you mean by not agreeing with your cultural beliefs 100% but still understanding, acknowledging, and appreciating them. It was deeply humbling to me when I finally got to that space: I don't have to agree with every misogynistic Confucian value but I can still appreciate the history.