Has anyone been watching The Mindy Project, that sitcom produced by Mindy Kaling? I have. And I absolutely love it. For years I complained about why Indian Americans were stereotyped in sitcoms and movies and why Indian Americans didn't make stuff that showed how utterly un-stereotypical they are. Seems somebody heard or acted to change things.
Other than the fact that she is a doctor, (the only stereotype) Mindy in the sitcom is different in every other way -- this unique person I only imagined would finally be featured as a star in a show, even if it is of her own show. I guess that's one way of ensuring it comes out exactly the way she wants it.
You won't be able to predict the "obvious" outcome, because it won't be obvious. Most shows, I can tell what's coming next, so its wonderful to enjoy the unpredictability of it. Of course, I must contradict myself right away.
I like the fact that Mindy comes out on top at the end - sorry, I like that. It is so rare to have this Indian woman in control of all the weird characters that go to make up her show. I love her courage and her quick-talking, somewhat self-doubting, always interesting personality.
And most of all, the fact that she is the star of the show. I did not realize how great it is to finally have someone who looks like you leading a show. It woke me up to the stereotypes I had developed over the years by watching standard fare.
