Dev Ranaweera

**Dev Ranaweera** is a character on Netflix's Tiny Pretty Things. He is portrayed by Josh Pyman.

He is Shane's brilliant yet mysterious new hookup, whose secrets ranged from his name to his real occupation.

## Early Life

Dev he was born in Missouri, St. Louis. He presumably grew up in Pennsylvania, as he attended the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania at the age of sixteen. He majored in business and finances. Upon graduating, he was hired to be a junior analyst working for Hadrian Talbot.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

Dev met Shane through Grindr, though Dev used the alias "*Jason*". They shared torso photos and flirted back and forth for days until they agreed to meet at Dev's house to hookup. Shane arrived and was initially turned-off by the lack of decor, something he later learned was because Dev hadn't allotted time to decorate. The two began a non-committed yet enjoyable physical night until the next day, when Shane saw Dev at The Archer School of Ballet working alongside former Board Chairman Hadrian Talbot. He learned that "Jason" was really "Dev", though Jason was equally as surprised that Shane is a high school kid. Their relationship ended but gradually began again as they continued to date and hookup, though Dev still being closeted threatened their future.

Shane's fellow Archer dancers Neveah Stroyer, Oren Lennox, and Bette Whitlaw recruited Dev to help them prove a connection between The Archer School of Ballet and the Michi Beach Club. The students believed that Madame Monique Dubois was funneling ballerina as waitresses in exchange for hefty donations from rich older men. These ballerinas were almost always assaulted. Dev was reluctant to help as it would jeopardize his career, but Oren convinced him otherwise.

Dev was able to get access to Hadrian Talbot's financials and the Archer School's finances, which finally gave them the connection they needed to end the scheme. Despite Dev's valiant efforts, Shane still wanted more out of a relationship and was tired of being forced to hide in the shadows. He wanted a boyfriend who wasn't embarrassed by Shane's feminine side or feminine attributes. He gave Dev an ultimatum. Dev, on the other hand, warned Shane after Shane's grudge with Matteo Marchetti turned physical, that holding onto past resentments would only leave him angry. Dev advised Shane to let go of the bullying he suffered in his childhood and be better. On the final night of *Ripper*, Dev kissed Shane in front of everyone and outed their relationship.

## Physical Appearance

Dev is a dashingly attractive young man in his early twenties, with dark brown hair that is often styled away from his face, kind brown eyes, and an athletic physique. He is usually seen wearing professional attire such as suits during the day but opts for jeans and a relaxed t-shirt when he isn't working.

## Personality

Dev is extremely intelligent as he graduated from Wharton University at the age of sixteen, and was hired as a junior analyst soon after. He is charismatic and brutally honest, rarely taking the time to simplify things. He has a kind heart especially towards Shane. He was trepidatious when it came to coming out, as he feared it would affect his job.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Joie de Vivre
* Catch and Release
* Relevé
* It's Not the Walking, It's the Rising
* Push Comes to Shove

## Trivia

* He got into Wharton College at the age of 16 year old and graduated early.<ref name=s01ep6>“Joie de Vivre”. Somehow he got a business degree without ever having a job.
* Dev's relationship with Shane--in addition to being a career killer by making out with a high school kid in the middle of that high school--is statutory rape if Shane was 16 in Illinois. He's also having sex with a kid who openly tells him he has no life experience or knowledge outside of dancing.

## References

It's Not the Walking, It's the Rising

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