I appreciated what it does in terms of opening up, as a man. What do you think the scenes say about the two of them? ![]() The scenes in your episode between Ben and Paxton ( Darren Barnet) were so unexpected. It's really special and I felt really lucky to have two of them. He grows so much within that span of time. ![]() You watch those episodes and you're like, "Man, I just really want him to relax." You go on such a journey within those 24 minutes. You can't help but root for Ben, even though he can be really frustrating and annoying, and a bit of an asshole, even. Especially in Episode 306, seeing Ben's desire for friendship and love that is driving some of the pressures and the attitude that Ben brings to certain situations. The tone of those episodes help you understand the loneliness and the pressure that Ben puts on himself. The writers found a way to capture Ben's entire essence and his life. You get a glimpse into who Ben really is. How did those solo episodes open him up as a character for you? It's fascinating and intriguing to get to explore that as an actor. He has such a strong desire to feel validated. But you peel back some of the layers of that and you're seeing that he really is such a vulnerable kid who's desiring love, affection and attention. He's hurling insults at people and he's loud and brash and striving for perfection. There's so much underneath the surface of Ben, where even on the surface, there's so much to explore. I give so much credit to Mindy and Lang and the rest of the writing team for creating such a complex person. I feel like he's such a multidimensional character. What have you personally loved most about the evolution of Ben Gross? To be able to go from Ben hurling insults at Devi, and Devi talking about the fact that Ben can't grow beard, to where we might be ending those insults, is crazy. ![]() We both were really excited because, for me, looking back at their journey from Season 1, they've come so far. I immediately went and texted Maitreyi and I was like, "Oh my God, are you seeing this?" She's a bit slower of a reader than I am because she likes to really analyze every scene and I fly through it. How did you feel about that final scene in Season 3? Instead, here, he speaks to Metacritic about the third season cliffhanger, the evolution of Ben Gross, and why he thinks Ben and Devi belong together. Having just finished the series' fourth and final season Lewison knows where it all goes, but won't spill any secrets. And between the two a romance has been percolating since the first season, with a shocking scene at the end of Season 3 leaving viewers wondering if Bevi might be the endgame for series creators Lang Fisher and Mindy Kaling. But a surprisingly vulnerable character has emerged between clever jabs, making Ben not just a foil, but also a friend. After three seasons, the annoyingly ambitious Sherman Oaks teenager that loves to push Devi Vishwakumar's ( Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) buttons is still, for the most part, pushing those buttons.
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