Spoiler warning: Spoilers for Never Have I Ever Season 4 follow. It’s no secret Devi Vishwakumar has had a few love interests on Never Have I Ever, from arch-nemesis-turned-boyfriend Ben Gross to the hottest guy at Sherman Oaks, Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Devi has played the field, completing her mission of shedding the “UN” (unf*ckable nerd) title that Ben gave her.
Devi and her two besties, Eleanor and Fabiola, blossom into young women as we watch their journey from awkward sophomores to confident seniors. But as the show went into its fourth and final season, you might have had trouble keeping up with Devi’s love life and relationship history. I’ve made a list to take a trip down memory lane and refresh your memory on all the guy’s Devi dated on NHIE in order, from her sophomore year until her senior year.
Paxton Hall-Yoshida
Devi and Paxton have a rough start to their relationship. After vowing to shake off the nerd label, Devi eagerly attempts to lose her virginity to Paxton. In Season 1, we watch Devi scare Paxton away but get him back in Season 2 and become his girlfriend in Season 3.
Once Devi finally gets her “dream man,” she finds it hard to keep him due to insecurities about herself, ultimately causing Paxton to break things off. In the final season, the two come close to exploring their romantic relationship again after Devi gets a position with the swim team, assisting Paxton. Their steamy moment quickly turns sour after Paxton is reprimanded and told he cannot be romantic with students as a faculty member.
Des
Des (Anirudh Pisharody) is the “Indian nerd” Devi’s mom, Dr. Nalini (Poorna Jagnnathan), sets her up with in Season 3. Des catches Devi talking about him behind his back, sparking a comical yet meaningful dialogue about dating within your culture. Des and Davi get past their rocky start and learn they are more alike than different. The two begin briefly dating before Des’ mother, Rhyah, tells Des to break up with Devi in the same season. Rhyah feels Devi is too emotionally unstable for her son after witnessing her panic attack in the bathroom at the first orchestra concert after Devi’s father’s death.
Ethan
Ethan is Devi’s new bad-boy toy! Devi discovers he unknowingly vandalized her car in Season 4, and she confronts him. Ethan is impressed by Devi’s directness, which sparks their flirty tension. The two begin briefly dating, allowing Devi to explore her newfound confidence, but she ultimately decides Ethan isn’t the one after he struggles to shed his bad-boy tendencies.
Ben Gross
Ben and Devi have a complicated relationship. The chemistry between these two is undeniable, and they understand each other’s extreme behaviors. Throughout the series, Ben and Devi become complete enemies and lovers.
Initially, their academic rivalry began in early childhood as they both grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. Their constant battle comes from their high expectation of themselves and their need to outdo each other. However, the two have managed to be each other’s support systems throughout the series, especially in Season 1 and Season 4.
After losing her virginity to Ben and realizing her real feelings for him, Devi accepts that she likes Ben more than a friend in Season 4. Ben takes a little longer to believe his real feelings about Devi, and he tries to fight them by distancing himself from her. The distance away only made his heart grow fonder, ultimately leading to their big reunion. Ben flies back to Sherman Oaks from New York to surprise Devi at Nirmala’s wedding, where he decides to profess his love. The two agree to become an official couple once starting college in the fall at the end of the series.