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Mo

"Home is where the hustle is."

7.1
Yr 2022
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Mo has been widely praised as a rare, nuanced, and empathetic exploration of the Palestinian-American refugee experience. Critics consistently highlight Mohammed Amer’s ability to blend sharp, farcical humor with sobering reflections on the complexities of navigating immigration, cultural identity, and survival in Texas. The show is frequently lauded for its warmth and its success in humanizing a perspective often overlooked or misrepresented in American television.

While the series is broadly considered a triumph, some critics note that the transition between seasons presented challenges, particularly in reconciling the show's 2022 origins with the significantly bleaker geopolitical climate that followed. Nevertheless, observers generally agree that the series remains a provocative, radical, and essential piece of storytelling that effectively balances social critique with engaging, character-driven comedy.

“A powerful comedy championing the story of a Palestinian refugee.”

“Brings nuance and warmth to an experience TV rarely acknowledges.”

“It holds a mirror up to 21st-century America while delivering belly laughs at a regular clip.”

“A sharp and humorous story that leans into the farce of the American dream.”

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Netflix
US • CA • UK
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US • CA • UK
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Why fans love it

Blending drama and comedy, this 2022 series offers a thoughtful look at social issues through an empathetic lens. Mo Amer stars as a man navigating life in Texas while balancing two cultures, three languages, and the ongoing stress of a pending asylum request. The story captures the daily grind of keeping a Palestinian family supported, delivering a narrative that feels both gritty and grounded.

What draws viewers in is the distinct emotional tone, which shifts seamlessly between cheerful humor and reflective storytelling. By exploring the specific realities facing an ethnic minority family with warmth, the series stays heartfelt without losing its edge. It provides a nuanced look at identity, culture, and the persistent hustle required to build a stable life amidst uncertainty.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 4
Longest run 16 eps
Show 67 more
Michael Y. Kim as Chien 4 episodes Carmen Baba as Lameece 2 episodes Mona Essa as Halima 2 episodes Sanjay Rao as Medic #1 1 episode Amelia Rico as Medic #2 1 episode Kara Greenberg as Texan woman 1 episode Christopher Rivera as Jose 1 episode Rutherford Cravens as Jim 1 episode Lori Z. Cordova as Supermarket employee 1 episode Walt Roberts as Buddy 7 episodes Wilmer Calderon as Alejandro 1 episode Mohammad Hindi as Mustafa 4 episodes Susan Alsaffar as Teta 1 episode Troy Hogan as Rich 2 episodes Ahmad Rajeh as Young Mo 4 episodes Mariam Albishah as Nadia (age 18) 3 episodes Rana Haddad as Samia 3 episodes Grant Goodman as Norman 1 episode Louis Gusemano as Man #1 (ICE man) 1 episode Moayad Alnefaie as Hameed 6 episodes Carlos Lerman as Manny 4 episodes Juan Gutiérrez as Bouncer stunt player 2 episodes Bun B as Priest 1 episode Joe Brooks Jr. as Curtis 2 episodes Samuel Davis as Damon 2 episodes Melanie Haynes as Linda 1 episode Brannon Cross as Cigarette guy 1 episode Kausar Mohammed as Shila Patel 1 episode Rafael Castillo as Dante 2 episodes Grant Redmond as Glen 1 episode Isaac Allison as Bobo 1 episode Amanda Joy Erickson as Olivia (guest) 1 episode Bianca Sia as Sajdah 1 episode Idris Abdellaoui as Osama 1 episode Carol Hickey as Eilleen Koehler 1 episode Carlos S. Sanchez as Tough kid #1 1 episode Xedrick Jabier as Tough kid #2 1 episode Cynthia Yelle as Ronda Modad 3 episodes Jai Renfro as Ira / Bayside player 1 episode Carrie Bourn as Ira's mom 1 episode Mike Kaye as HPD cop 1 episode Greg Dorchak as Pastor 1 episode Caleb Tourres as Rasheem 1 episode Marshall R. Teague as Judge Swanson 1 episode Ahmad Al-Saleh as Superior officer 1 episode Khalid Hamadeh as Burly soldier 1 episode Kelly Kidd as Official 1 episode Cherien Dabis as Nadia 3 episodes Lee Eddy as Lizzie Horowitz 6 episodes Nene Nwoko as Aisha (Nigerian woman) 1 episode Zein Khleif as Maysoon 1 episode Bill Dawes as Bob Robinson 2 episodes Paul Wall as Guard 1 episode Betsy Medina as Anna 1 episode Werner Richmond as Clerk 1 episode Asad Durrani as Campbell 1 episode Azgad Crisostomo as Hugo 1 episode Francisco Grifaldo as Juancho 1 episode Carlas Quinney III as Young Nick 1 episode Jeffrey Flaherty as Mo (stunt double) 1 episode Jeff Guerrero as Tunneler 1 episode Jules Presley as The Arcade Kid / Tough Kid #3 2 episodes Hannibal Buress as Denato 1 episode Chase Robin as Osama 1 episode Solvan Naim as ICE Agent Malon 2 episodes Martica Nwigwe as Toya 3 episodes Mykle McCoslin as Judge Redondo 2 episodes
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Keywords

social issues thoughtful reflective ethnic minority gritty heartfelt cheerful empathetic
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Details

First Aired
August 24, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
94