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Mo (TV series)

Mo (stylized with all uppercase) 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 descendant living in Houston, Texas. It is co-created by Ramy Youssef and also stars Farah Bsieso, Teresa Ruiz and Tobe Nwigwe.

In January 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season, which premiered on January 30, 2025.

Season 2 of Mo was released to "widespread acclaim", is one of "Netflix's most celebrated comedies", and was called "Essential Viewing" by Mashable.

The first season of the show has a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Premise

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

Cast and characters

Main

  • Mo Amer as Mohammed "Mo" Najjar, the protagonist
  • Ahmad Rajeh as young Mohammed "Mo" Najjar (season 1)
  • Teresa Ruiz as Maria, Mo's girlfriend
  • Farah Bsieso as Yusra Najjar, Mo's mother
  • Tobe Nwigwe as Nick, Mo's childhood friend
  • Moayad Alnefaie as Hameed, Mo's friend
  • Michael Y. Kim as Chien, Mo's tattooist and lean dealer (season 1)
  • 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 (season 1)
  • Omar Elba as Sameer Najjar, Mo's brother

Guest

Episodes

Season 1 (2022)

Season 2 (2025)

Reception

Critical response

the first season of Mo holds a 100% rating and the second season holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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 as well as highlighting the growing ethnic diversity of Houston.

Accolades

References

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