Master of None

In Aziz Ansari "Master of None" along with fellow writer Alan Yang, they bring a new perspective of asian americans to our TV screens.

Although it starts of in typical sitcom fashion with an awkward tinder date that ends up in an even more awkward taxi ride in the search of Martinellis and Plan-B. Ansari´s Master of None explores and examines racism in america that´s both interesting and a fresh breath of air. Drawing from his own life, and even using his parents as actors, Ansari has the opportunity to show a new side of american Indians.

In the opening scene of the episode "Indians on TV" Ansari illustrates his experience of watching Indians on screen as a young boy. Clip after clip it shows the all too common stereotypes of 7-11 clerks, nerdy guys and heavy accents. Or as Ansari calls it "gas station, gas station, gas station." Even Ashton Kutcher makes an appearance in an indian costume and accent that I´m frankly surprised was allowed to air. Surely someone at some point would have said, "hey guys isn't this brown face?" And yet- there there it is. Existing in the world.

Ashton you have money. You dont need this.

With Ansari´s experience of growing up Indian in a society that stereotypes and often ignores real Indians, and his extensive experience inside the world of entertainment Anzari points a critical, yet funny and upbeat look on diversity in America and particularly within the media.

The comic below by Mike Funk says it best.