"Never Have I Ever" is a lighthearted comedy series about the high school life of a modern teenage girl, an American of Indian descent, who is determined to become popular among her peers. The premiere episode was released on Netflix on April 27, 2020. One of the creators of the series is Mindy Kaling, a comedic actress best known for her role as Kelly Kapoor in the sitcom "The Office." Mindy drew inspiration from stories from her own childhood when writing the script.