Mo(TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 23–31 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | August 24, 2022– present |
Mois an Americancomedy-dramatelevision series that premiered on August 24, 2022 onNetflix.The series starsMo Ameras the titular character. The series is loosely based on Amer's own life as aPalestinian refugeeliving inHouston, Texas.It is co-created byRamy Youssefand also stars Farah Bsieso,Omar Elba,Teresa RuizandTobe Nwigwe.
In January 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season.[1]
Premise
[edit]Mofollows a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, who is currently seeking asylum and citizenship in the United States.[2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Mo Ameras Mohammed "Mo" Najjar, the protagonist
- Ahmad Rajeh as young Mohammed "Mo" Najjar
- Farah Bsiesoas Yusra Najjar, Mo's mother
- Omar Elbaas Sameer Najjar, Mo's brother
- Teresa Ruizas Maria, Mo's girlfriend
- Tobe Nwigweas Nick, Mo's childhood friend
- Michael Y. Kimas Chien, Mo's tattooist andleandealer
- Lee Eddyas Lizzie Horowitz, the Najjars' immigration lawyer
- Cherien Dabisas Nadia Robinson (néeNajjar), Mo's sister
- Mariah Albishah as young Nadia Najjar
Guest
[edit]- Paul Wallas a court room security guard[3]
- Bun Bas a Catholic priest listening to Mo's confession[4]
- Bassem Youssefas Abood Rahman, mobile store owner
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | August 24, 2022 | ||
Season 1 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No.in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Hamoodi" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Mohammed Amer&Ramy Youssef | August 24, 2022 |
| 2 | 2 | "Yamo" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Adel Kamal | August 24, 2022 |
| 3 | 3 | "Remorse" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Luvh Rahke andAzhar Usman | August 24, 2022 |
| 4 | 4 | "Moola" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Harris Danow | August 24, 2022 |
| 5 | 5 | "Tombstone" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Nichole Beattie and Sophia Lear | August 24, 2022 |
| 6 | 6 | "Holy Matrimony" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Luvh Rahke and Harris Danow | August 24, 2022 |
| 7 | 7 | "Testimony" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Teleplay by : Adel Kamal Story by : Adel Kamal and Iturri Sosa | August 24, 2022 |
| 8 | 8 | "Vamos" | Solvan "Slick" Naim | Mohammed Amer & Sophia Lear | August 24, 2022 |
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]As of June 2024[update]Moholds a 100% rating onRotten 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
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 | 2022 | Entertainment | Mo | Won | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2023)."'Mo' Renewed For Second & Final Season By Netflix ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJanuary 12,2023.
- ^"Netflix's 'Mo' Brings Laughs and Empathy to a Palestinian Experience TV Rarely Acknowledges: TV Review".RetrievedAugust 24,2022.
- ^"Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer's new Netflix series".August 24, 2022.
- ^"Bun B, Tobe Nwigwe, Teresa Ruiz join Mo Amer as he introduces series to Houston".
- ^"Mo".Rotten Tomatoes.August 24, 2022.RetrievedJune 27,2024.
- ^"Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience".RetrievedAugust 23,2022.
- ^"Hollywood puts 'no face' on the Palestinian experience. Mo Amer plans to change that".RetrievedAugust 27,2022.
- ^"How the Netflix Series Mo Balances Side-Splitting Laughs With Heartfelt Drama".RetrievedAugust 27,2022.
- ^"We had to show that the immigration system is a mess': how Mo Amer's refugee status led to comedy gold".RetrievedAugust 26,2022.
- ^"Netflix's Mo Keeps the Faith For Insightful Muslim-American Stories".RetrievedAugust 23,2022.
- ^"'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Wins Best Feature at Gotham Awards ".Variety. November 28, 2022.
- ^"Film Independent Spirit Award TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'The Bear,' 'Severance,' 'Station Eleven' Lead".The Hollywood Reporter. December 13, 2022.
- ^"Peabody Awards: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Andor,' 'Severance' and 'We're Here' Among Winners".The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2023.
External links
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Categories:
- 2020s American comedy-drama television series
- Palestinian-American culture
- 2022 American television series debuts
- Arabic-language television shows
- Netflix original programming
- American English-language television shows
- Peabody Award-winning television programs
- Spanish-language television shows
- Television series about immigration
- Television shows set in Houston
- Television series by A24
- Works about refugees
- Works about immigration to the United States
- Television Academy Honors winners