Sometimes it’s played for laughs, but never for self pity.įor a show that must encapsulate multiple cultures, “Mo” is a marvel of economy. For Mo, seeking asylum is a kind of normal: He lives and works and is as American as anyone, only due to circumstances beyond his control he doesn’t have a passport, can’t leave the States, and struggles to find employment. This isn’t the stuff of Very Special Episodes or even charged social and political conversations. Based on Amer’s own experience, Mo’s refugee status informs every aspect of his life. Not the stuff of comedy? Why not? “Mo” dares to acknowledge what many people know already: Seeking asylum can be just another domestic situation.Īmer is Mo, a Palestinian refugee living in Houston who must balance work, faith, family life, and his pending asylum case. Marvel,” which also center on nonwhite protagonists and immigrant families, Mo’s family knows each day that it could be their last in the country. Now streaming on Netflix, Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer’s “Mo” is as self-assured and richly imagined as Youssef’s Hulu series “Ramy” - only this is an even more complex and multifaceted portrayal of minority life. There’s nothing sexier than confidence - especially in a freshman TV show. Editor’s note: This article contains mild spoilers for “Mo.”
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