Season 4

Season 4 is the fourth and final season of Netflix's series Never Have I Ever. It was released on June 8, 2023.

Synopsis[]

Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) is an overachieving high school student who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations, many of which involve one of her latest crushes who may or may not be Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet) and/or Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison). Speaking of boys, Devi will have a new distraction this season and his name is Ethan (Michael Cimino), who arrives on the heels of Paxton’s departure to college. ^[1]

Cast[]

Starring[]

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar
Poorna Jagannathan as Nalini Vishwakumar
Richa Shukla as Kamala Nandiwadal
Jaren Lewison as Ben Gross
Darren Barnet as Paxton Hall-Yoshida
Ramona Young as Eleanor Wong
Lee Rodriguez as Fabiola Torres
John McEnroe as The Narrator

Guest-Starring[]

Co-Starring[]

Episodes[]

"...lost my virginity"

4.01 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

An awkward end to an intimate moment has Devi fuming all summer. As senior year begins, the crew has college -- and complicated feelings -- on the brain.

"...gotten sweet revenge"

4.02 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

Bent on exposing who vandalized her car, Devi makes a bold accusation. Fabiola shakes up the robotics club's culture. Pati hides a secret from the family.

"...liked a bad boy"

4.03 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

As senior year continues to spiral, Devi's resolve to avoid Ethan weakens. Paxton returns to a comforting place. Nalini tackles termite issues.

"...wrecked my future"

4.04 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

At a college fair, Devi juggles her love life with her academic ambitions, Fabiola ponders a tricky decision and an unlikely ally comes to Ben's rescue.

"...been to New Jersey"

4.05 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

On a school trip to New York, Devi discovers that college may be scarier than she thought, Eleanor faces disappointment and Fabiola remains tight-lipped.

"...had my dream stolen"

4.06 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

With early college admissions rolling in, Devi's in for more than one surprise. Kamala warns a smitten Pati about Len. Ben overhears a hurtful comment.

"...had an identity crisis"

4.07 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

As Paxton struggles to let go of his past as the king of high school, he seizes a chance to thrive as a swim coach and finds closure with an old flame.

"...set my mom up"

4.08 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

Unsure about her own love life, Devi focuses on Nalini's - but it will mean befriending an enemy. Pati's birthday ends on a high note no one saw coming.

"...gone to prom"

4.09 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

After a major setback, Devi feels the burden of telling a lie and must dig deep for a second chance. On prom night, the friends share their truths.

"...said goodbye"

4.10 | June 8, 2023

Synopsis

The last weekend of summer coincides with a festive occasion - and on the brink of their new lives, Devi, her family and friends have lots to celebrate.

Notes/Trivia[]

On July 13, 2022, In a Variety article it was revealed that Genneya Walton would be appearing as Ms. Thompson, a young substitute teacher who is excited to start shaping young minds.^[5]
On August 13, 2022 Fisher revealed in a interview with Deadline when asked with Devi maturing, could Season 4 open the doors for her mom Nalini to find romance? She said in response, “There’s a real hunk coming in for Season 4. Common’s character [Dr. Chris Jackson] came into the story during Devi’s sophomore year and nobody was ready for it then. Nalini admits she wasn’t ready for it. Ivan’s character Andres shows up during Devi’s senior year when there’s been a little more time for everyone to kind of process stuff and be in a different place.”^[3]
On August 15, 2022, it was mentioned by Fisher, who is also co-creator and executive producer, that Cimino will shake things up this season, as “He is a whole different kind of character. He’s like the opposite of Des. He is a true bad boy, like bad at school, kind of gets in trouble a lot... He’s a thirst trap in a different way, [as] he’s someone who [Devi] thinks is a degenerate but can’t help but be like, ‘Well, he is incredibly hot.’”^[6]
- Lang Fisher also teased Michael Cimino’s addition as a new “bad boy” love interest for Devi in the final season as well.^[6]
- For Eleanor, according to Young, her character "just shoots for the stars, like there’s no going back, [she] just makes big swings, whether it’s in her love life or her passions. So senior year is going to be a really big year [for her].”^[6]
- Lee Rodriguez, who plays Fabiola, said her character would find less romantic upheaval as opposed to previous seasons.^[6]
- Fisher also added that Season 4 is going to be a good time because the "season is so fun and great and is a real epic senior year, [because] everybody gets to have a great send-off and has a great final season journey.”^[6]
On August 16, 2022, it was confirmed that despite Paxton graduating at the end of Season 3, Darren Barnet will be back for Season 4, and will appear in it as much as he did for Season 3.^[7]
- Lang also confirmed that the love triangle storyline of Paxton, Devi and Ben is not yet complete. But that the part that is done is Devi seeing Paxton, as this unattainable dream of a hunk. He is no longer that, and they can be more like peers going forward. ^[7]
On August 25, 2022 Lewison teased that in the fourth season, "You'll see a lot more of Ben and a lot more of his vulnerability. You're still going to have those name-droppy moments and snarkiness, and he's going to mess up and he's going to learn and he's going to figure it out like he does every season. But as he grows and matures, you get a better sense of who he is and who he's become. The fans will be able to relate to a storyline or an arc that either gets wrapped up or begins, or we're in the middle of right now. Everyone's just going to be so happy and full of gratitude and maybe crying and blubbering, depending on who you loved and what you loved and what you think about the show."^[8]
On December 21, 2022, it was revealed by Dateline that Jeff Garlin would be appearing as Len, a sweet man who fixes a mean sandwich and who makes Nirmala (Ranjita Chakravarty) reconsider if she really is done with relationships forever.^[4]