"Never Have I Ever... had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida" (Season 1, Episode 2) centers on Devi Vishwakumar's pursuit of social status as a coping mechanism for grief [1]. The episode challenges the model minority myth, showcasing a messy, authentic teenage experience while exploring themes of cultural identity and familial friction [1]. For a detailed analysis, you can watch the video essay "what never have i ever is really about" on YouTube.