Mo (TV series)

Mo is an American comedy-drama streaming television series that premiered on August 24, 2022 on Netflix. The series stars Mo Amer as the titular character. The series is loosely based on Amer's own life as a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas. It is co-created by Ramy Youssef and also stars Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba, Teresa Ruiz and Tobe Nwigwe.

Mo
GenreComedy drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Running time23–31 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24) –
present

In January 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season.[1]

Premise

Mo follows a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, who is currently seeking asylum and citizenship in the United States.[2]

Cast and characters

Main
  • Mo Amer as Mohammed "Mo" Najjar, the protagonist
    • Ahmad Rajeh as young Mohammed "Mo" Najjar
  • Farah Bsieso as Yusra Najjar, Mo's mother
  • Omar Elba as Sameer Najjar, Mo's brother
  • Teresa Ruiz as Maria, Mo's girlfriend
  • Tobe Nwigwe as Nick, Mo's childhood friend
  • Michael Y. Kim as Chien, Mo's tattooist and lean dealer
  • Lee Eddy as Lizzie Horowitz, the Najjars' immigration lawyer
  • Cherien Dabis as Nadia Robinson (née Najjar), Mo's sister
    • Mariah Albishah as young Nadia Najjar

Guest

Episodes
Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)

Season 1 (2022)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Hamoodi"Solvan "Slick" NaimMohammed Amer & Ramy YoussefAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
22"Yamo"Solvan "Slick" NaimAdel KamalAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
33"Remorse"Solvan "Slick" NaimLuvh Rahke and Azhar UsmanAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
44"Moola"Solvan "Slick" NaimHarris DanowAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
55"Tombstone"Solvan "Slick" NaimNichole Beattie and Sophia LearAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
66"Holy Matrimony"Solvan "Slick" NaimLuvh Rahke and Harris DanowAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
77"Testimony"Solvan "Slick" NaimTeleplay by : Adel Kamal
Story by : Adel Kamal and Iturri Sosa		August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
88"Vamos"Solvan "Slick" NaimMohammed Amer & Sophia LearAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)

Reception

Critical response

The series has received critical acclaim for being one of the first major American television shows to portray a Palestinian-American refugee as the protagonist. It currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critic consensus on the site being: "Frequently hilarious while possessing an absorbing sense of place, Mo is a thoughtful depiction of the immigrant experience that is light on its feet.".[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Accolades
Accolades received by Mo
Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Gotham Awards 2022 Breakthrough Series (Under 40 Minutes) Mo Won [11]
Independent Spirit Awards 2023 Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Mohammed Amer Nominated [12]
Peabody Awards 2023 Entertainment Mo Won [13]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2023). "'Mo' Renewed For Second & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. "Netflix's 'Mo' Brings Laughs and Empathy to a Palestinian Experience TV Rarely Acknowledges: TV Review". Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  3. "Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer's new Netflix series". August 24, 2022.
  4. "Bun B, Tobe Nwigwe, Teresa Ruiz join Mo Amer as he introduces series to Houston".
  5. "Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience". Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  6. "Hollywood puts 'no face' on the Palestinian experience. Mo Amer plans to change that". Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  7. "How the Netflix Series Mo Balances Side-Splitting Laughs With Heartfelt Drama". Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  8. "We had to show that the immigration system is a mess': how Mo Amer's refugee status led to comedy gold". Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  9. "Netflix's Mo Keeps the Faith For Insightful Muslim-American Stories". Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  10. "Mo". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  11. "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Wins Best Feature at Gotham Awards". Variety. November 28, 2022.
  12. "Film Independent Spirit Award TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'The Bear,' 'Severance,' 'Station Eleven' Lead". The Hollywood Reporter. December 13, 2022.
  13. "Peabody Awards: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Andor,' 'Severance' and 'We're Here' Among Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2023.
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