In featuring a diverse cast and addressing a variety of issues including representation and immigrant parents, Netflix’s new comedy series “Master of None” makes for an eye-opening and unique TV experience.

The show, starring and co-created by comedian Aziz Ansari, has debuted to critical acclaim. The show’s originality and wide-ranging nature elevate an ordinary plot line into a clever commentary on race and relationships.

The show follows Dev Shah (Ansari), an aspiring actor in his early 30s trying to make it in New York City. It explores a host of topics Ansari has addressed in his stand-up, as well as his book, “Modern Romance.”

What makes the show stand out is not just its laugh-out-loud moments, but also how it captures the millennial experience, one in which technology has enabled a world of endless choices and ease, and anything from a romantic partner through “Tinder” to a car ride with the “Uber” app is potentially an iPhone swipe away.

“I think Master of None is a great sitcom because it’s comedic yet relatable,” said Amanda Francisco, a fourth-year mechanical engineering major. “Most, if not all of the episodes, can be applied to everyone and it deals with everyday issues, not the stereotypical romantic comedy issues.”

The question the show appears to pose is whether more choices lead to happiness, or whether they just leave us adrift in a sea of confusion and disappointment. This predicament is shown hysterically in one episode, where a search for the city’s best tacos turns into an endless array of options as Dev scours Google, Yelp, and online reviews for the best taco place. By the time Dev shows up to the taco truck that claims to serve the best tacos, they are sold out.

Other issues covered by the show include the pressure of having to make “grown-up” decisions, such as the decision to settle down and have kids.

A notable characteristic of the show is its diverse cast with an Indian-American actor in the lead role. This aspect allows the show to feature storylines that are rare in today’s TV landscape.

“What I like most about the show is the diversity of the cast and the way they are able to bring up issues that involve race, gender, and love in a humorous way that all the viewers at home can enjoy,” said Greg Allen, a fourth-year communication studies major.

In the episode, “Parents,” Dev and his friend Brian attempt to learn more about the experiences faced by their parents when immigrating to America from India and Taiwan, respectively.

The episode gives some sharp insights into how immigrant parents came to America, what they sacrificed for their children and strongly resonates with those from immigrant families. When Dev’s dad reveals he used to work in a zipper factory back in India in order to afford medical school, Brian points out that currently Dev’s “biggest problem is that the Wi-Fi in his apartment is messed up.”

“I can definitely relate to that episode,” said Rinna Pera, a fourth-year business administration major. “I literally called my parents after watching it because it hit home so hard. It just goes to show how we’re so spoiled in the United States and don’t really take a second thought to what our parents went through back in Asia and the Philippines.”

The episode’s display of both the immigrant experiences of Indian and Taiwanese people lends a refreshing nuance because it is rare to see variation among different Asian cultures, which have tended to be portrayed as monolithic by the dominant media.

Another noteworthy episode that takes aim at Hollywood’s diversity problem is “Indians on TV,” in which Dev and his actor friends must navigate casual racism in show business.

In an audition Dev is asked to speak in a stereotypical Indian accent in order to land a role as a cab driver; when he refuses to do this, he is no longer offered the part. Dev and his fellow actor Ravi try out for a different sitcom and a network executive is pleased with their auditions, but he does not want to cast both of them because, “If I do a show with two Indian guys on the poster, everyone’s gonna think it’s an Indian show.”

The episode speaks to the power of damaging representations in the media, but also to how people of color are at times forced to accommodate stereotypes in order to land opportunities.

In another groundbreaking episode, Dev is forced to acknowledge his own male privilege when he learns about the harassment and sexism women face on a daily basis.

It is refreshing to see such topics given attention on a mainstream TV show; hopefully, the show is a sign that Hollywood will become more open to diverse voices and perspectives.