Mo_(TV_series)

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Mo (TV series)

American comedy-drama television series

Mo is an American comedy-drama 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.

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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

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Season 1 (2022)

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Reception

Critical response

As of February 2024 Mo holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[5]

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.[6][7][8][9][10]

Accolades

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References

  1. [1]
    Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2023). "'Mo' Renewed For Second & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Netflix's 'Mo' Brings Laughs and Empathy to a Palestinian Experience TV Rarely Acknowledges: TV Review". Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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    "Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer's new Netflix series". August 24, 2022.
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    "Bun B, Tobe Nwigwe, Teresa Ruiz join Mo Amer as he introduces series to Houston".
  5. [5]
    "Mo". Rotten Tomatoes. August 24, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. [6]
    "Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience". Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  7. [7]
    "Hollywood puts 'no face' on the Palestinian experience. Mo Amer plans to change that". Retrieved August 27, 2022.
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    "How the Netflix Series Mo Balances Side-Splitting Laughs With Heartfelt Drama". Retrieved August 27, 2022.
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    "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.
  10. [10]
    "Netflix's Mo Keeps the Faith For Insightful Muslim-American Stories". Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  11. [11]
    "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Wins Best Feature at Gotham Awards". Variety. November 28, 2022.
  12. [12]
    "Film Independent Spirit Award TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'The Bear,' 'Severance,' 'Station Eleven' Lead". The Hollywood Reporter. December 13, 2022.
  13. [13]
    "Peabody Awards: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Andor,' 'Severance' and 'We're Here' Among Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2023.
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