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 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.
Mo was released to "widespread acclaim", is one of "Netflix's most celebrated comedies". It was credited as "Essential Viewing" by Mashable.
The first season of the show has a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Premise The show follows the eponymous Mo, a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, who is 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 Paul Wall as a court room security guard Bun B as a Episcopal priest listening to Mo's confession Bassem Youssef as Abood Rahman, mobile store owner Matt Rife as embassy counter worker in the business suit Simon Rex as Guy, Maria's love interest and Mo's rival Macon Blair as Jack Johanna Braddy as Austin Solvan Naim as Malone, ICE agent Liza Koshy as Talia Slim Thug as fake bag customer Ralph Barbosa as other Mexican street vendor
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 + Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Gotham Awards 2022 Breakthrough Series (Under 40 Minutes) Mo Independent Spirit Awards 2023 Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Mohammed Amer Peabody Awards 2022 Entertainment Mo
References
External links
Official screenplay of series premiere