The second season of Aziz Ansari?s Netflix comedy looks at the city through a naturalistic lens Warning: Spoilers abound! If you are unfamiliar with the plot and don?t want the surprise ruined, bookmark this story for later.
Comic Aziz Ansari?s Netflix series Master of None became a hit when it debuted in 2015 for more than just his comic timing or deadpan humor. While Ansari?s antics?from romantic travails to searching for the perfect taco?may at first sound like tired spins on millennial stereotypes, his personal storytelling, and the show?s commitment to showing diverse perspectives, help it ably blend goofy moments and introspection.
Despite the plot twists and absurdity, there?s solid grounding in real characters, a strength that carries over to Season 2, which premieres on Netflix May 12. Split between Italy and New York, the show follows Ansari?s character, Dev Shah, as he navigates his comedy and culinary career. New York City is still the main backdrop, according to production designer Amy Williams, and set design and scouting becomes even more integral to the show?s success, helping develop characters and storylines throughout the season. The ?small, scrappy? crew, says Williams, was dedicated to bringing Dev?s experiences to life. Curbed spoke with Williams about the show vision for a New York-based comedy, and the process of translating the writers? experiences onto the screen.

Italian scenes look to classic cinema style
At the outset of S...