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Every few years, a certain comedian gets their moment. After countless sets that killed, his own show, and three SNL hosting appearances (two of which were non-controversial), Louie C.K. gained his moment. Between her sketch show, raunchy stand-up, and the success of Trainwreck, Amy Schumer is having a moment. And with the Netflix premiere of his new show, Master of None, we may be able to add Aziz Ansari to that list.

Created by Ansari and Alan Yang, Netflix’s Master of None follows the 30-year-old Dev (Ansari) as he pursues his career in acting and makes his way through New York City. The series will contain 10 episodes that will be released at once and has already gained positive critical reviews. If the series is anything like Ansari’s diverse and insightful standup, it’s not hard to see why.

To get ready for the November 6 premiere date, we compiled the Essential Aziz. Hopefully, the many hours of his material that are currently available on Netflix will help hold us over until Episode One.

'Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening'

Sometimes, there’s no better place to start than the beginning, and Ansari’s first filmed standup special delivers. From panicking about what to say to one of his idols (M.I.A.) to virtually harassing his little cousin by sneaking into Facebook groups, Intimate Moments introduced us to Ansari’s quirky, celebrity-obsessed, and hyper-intelligent wit. This first album really showcases what Ansari excels at — explaining modern-day fads in a way that is relatable to the uninitiated and on point for those in the know. It’s a great watch, but beware. There’s not much sensual about this first set.

[You can stream Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening on Netflix]

'Parks and Recreation'

Of course I have to talk about Tom Haverford, the character that brought Ansari into the public’s eye. There are several words that can be used to describe Tom — arrogant, selfish, extravagant, hilarious, naive — but over the course of seven seasons, the word that sticks out is sweet. Even when he was peddling the disgusting backwash that is SnakeJuice, Tom always looked out for his friends. Sometimes, it just took him a couple of episodes to figure it out. Here’s hoping that Entertainment 720 will one day be real.

[Where to stream Parks and Recreation]

'Dangerously Delicious'

In his 2012 stand up special, Ansari takes a more romantic approach to his routine. There are countless comedians out there who talk about dating and relationships, but what sets this special apart is how endearingly insecure and genuine the Parks and Rec star seems throughout the set. It’s impressive feat to simultaneously be the center of attention and a relationship everyman, but Ansari walks that line with style. Also making a second appearance are Ansari’s cousins and more rappers (and grapefruits) than you expected.

[You can stream Dangerously Delicious on Netflix]

'RAAAAAAAANDY!'

Do you remember Funny People, the 2009 comedy drama about a cancer-cured Adam Sandler trying to figure out what to do with his life? In that movie, Ansari played a minor comedian character named RAAAAAAAANDY. You read that right; there are eight A’s. RAAAAAAAANDY is the high-energy frat bro of comedians and he is just as obnoxious as the all caps make him seem. Most comedians would let the character go, but Aziz Ansari isn’t most comedians. Since his movie debut, the fictional Randy has made several appearances on Funny or Die, including an exclusive documentary about the comedian with the most swagger and sound effects. Get ready to laugh your dicks off, people.

[You can stream everything RAAAAAAAANDY on Funny or Die or YouTube]

'Aziz Ansari Live at Madison Square Garden'

If Master of None is anything like Ansari’s 2015 Netflix special, then I’m already hooked. Ansari has always brought a smart and innovative edge to his comedy, but this special shows a more bitingly political side of the comedian. His set is one of the few overtly political routines I’ve seen that never feels like it’s political, and I think this is due to Ansari’s talent for blending hard-hitting topics with hilariously absurd and often self-obsessed premises. Who else can seamlessly combine a bleak commentary on the horrors of factory farming with a Ja Rule impression?

[You can stream Aziz Ansari Live at Madison Square Garden on Netflix]

Aziz Ansari’s new show, Master of None, premieres on Netflix November 6.

Kayla Cobb is a proud graduate of Clemson University and loves her cat and TV shows more than some people love their kids. You should really follow her on Twitter at @KaylCobb.

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