“Mindy Lahiri can quote every romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan that exists. She loves the good ones and the bad ones, because the girl always gets the guy. Mindy is determined to be more punctual, spend less money, lose weight and read more books – all in pursuit of becoming a well-rounded perfect woman… who can meet and date the perfect guy.
Mindy is a skilled OB/GYN and shares a practice with a few other doctors, none of whom make life any easier for her. Jeremy Reed is the walking definition of total bad news… Danny Castellano is a hothead and guys’ guy who has a habit of stealing Mindy’s patients.
As Mindy attempts to get her career off the ground and meet a guy who passes her red flag test, only time will tell if she gets her romantic comedy ending.”
–pogdesign.co.uk
I’m normally one to favour one of the many horror movies or action shows over a rom-com series on Netflix. It was to my surprise that when I clicked on THE MINDY PROJECT one night, I found myself laughing and genuinely having a good time. The show is well paced and does not stagger off the plot. Though admittedly my first impression of the main character wasn’t all that great, over the episodes Mindy Lahiri (played by Mindy Kaling from The Office) showed her great likability and reliability through strong jokes and dialogue. This show comes in knowing what kind of story it wants to tell and does so. A refreshing watch compared to many series in the same genre that consistently feel like they’re struggling to make ends meet with questionable plot moves.
This is a fun series full of awkward moments, an unconventional protagonist, debatable outfits, witty dialogue, and a great cast featuring A-list celebrities like James Franco. Originally airing on FOX network show, the first two seasons of this charming series can be found on Netflix. When you finish the episodes and are left wondering if that’s all there is to it, fret not because the third season will be airing on September 17, 2014. If you’re looking for something to watch and want to have a good laugh, THE MINDY PROJECT is the way to go.