Mo (TV series)

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Mo
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Promotional poster for the first season
Genre Comedy drama
Created by
Starring
Composers Common
Karriem Riggins
Patrick Warren
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Running time23–31 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24) –
January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)

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.

Contents

In January 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season, which premiered on January 30, 2025. [1] [2]

Premise

Mo follows a Palestinian refugee descendent living in Houston, Texas, who is currently seeking asylum and citizenship in the United States. [3]

Cast and characters

Main

Guest

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 8August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
2 8January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Hamoodi" Solvan "Slick" Naim Mohammed Amer & Ramy Youssef August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
22"Yamo"Solvan "Slick" NaimAdel KamalAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
33"Remorse"Solvan "Slick" NaimLuvh Rahke and Azhar Usman August 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)

Season 2 (2025)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Oso Palestino (the Palestinian Bear)" Mohammed Amer Mohammed Amer, Chris Gabo, Ramy Youssef January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
102"Gone Fishing" Solvan Naim Harris Danow, Mohammed Amer, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
113"Yes Chef, No Chef"Solvan Naim Azhar Usman, Mohammed Amer, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
124"Hit the Road Jack"Solvan NaimAnnas SalinasJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
135"Thank You Jesus"Solvan NaimJacqui Rivera, Mohammed Amer, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
146"Bandido de Tacos"Solvan NaimChris Gabo, Mohammed Amer, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
157"Field of Dreams"Mohammed AmerLuis Sivoli, Mohammed Amer, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
168"A Call from God"Mohammed AmerMohammed Amer, Harris Danow, Ramy YoussefJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)

Reception

Critical response

As of February 2025 the first season of Mo holds a 100% rating and the second season holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. [6]

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. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Accolades

Accolades received by Mo
AwardYearCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Gotham Awards 2022 Breakthrough Series (Under 40 Minutes)MoWon [12]
Independent Spirit Awards 2023 Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Mohammed Amer Nominated [13]
Peabody Awards 2022 EntertainmentMoWon [14]

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2023). "'Mo' Renewed For Second & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ Iannucci, Rebecca. "TV Shows Ending in 2025: Squid Game, Stranger Things, The Handmaid's Tale, YOU, 9-1-1: Lone Star and 15+ Others". TV Line. TV Line. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Netflix's 'Mo' Brings Laughs and Empathy to a Palestinian Experience TV Rarely Acknowledges: TV Review" . Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer's new Netflix series". August 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Bun B, Tobe Nwigwe, Teresa Ruiz join Mo Amer as he introduces series to Houston".
  6. ↑ "Mo". Rotten Tomatoes. August 24, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience" . Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Hollywood puts 'no face' on the Palestinian experience. Mo Amer plans to change that" . Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  9. ↑ "How the Netflix Series Mo Balances Side-Splitting Laughs With Heartfelt Drama" . Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Netflix's Mo Keeps the Faith For Insightful Muslim-American Stories" . Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  12. ↑ "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Wins Best Feature at Gotham Awards". Variety. November 28, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Film Independent Spirit Award TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'The Bear,' 'Severance,' 'Station Eleven' Lead". The Hollywood Reporter. December 13, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Peabody Awards: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Andor,' 'Severance' and 'We're Here' Among Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2023.
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