Series synopsis
Mo is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Netflix on August 24, 2022. It ended on January 30, 2025. It was created by Mo Amer, Ramy Youssef. It stars Mo Amer, Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso and Omar Elba.
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.
Premise
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.
Premise: Home is where the hustle is.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mo Amer as Mo Najjar
- Teresa Ruiz as Maria
- Farah Bsieso as Yusra Najjar
- Omar Elba as Sameer Najjar
- Alan Rosenberg as Aba Weinberg
- Tobe Nwigwe as Nick
- Kamal Zaid as Nazeer
- Bassem Youssef as Abood Rahman
Supporting cast
- Michael Y. Kim as Chien
- Carmen Baba as Lameece
- Mona Essa as Halima
- Sanjay Rao as Medic #1
- Amelia Rico as Medic #2
- Kara Greenberg as Texan woman
- Christopher Rivera as Jose
- Rutherford Cravens as Jim
- Lori Z. Cordova as Supermarket employee
- Walt Roberts as Buddy
- Wilmer Calderon as Alejandro
- Mohammad Hindi as Mustafa
Guest cast
- Alan Rosenberg as Aba Weinberg
- Tobe Nwigwe as Nick
- Kamal Zaid as Nazeer
- Bassem Youssef as Abood Rahman
- Michael Y. Kim as Chien
- Carmen Baba as Lameece
- Mona Essa as Halima
- Sanjay Rao as Medic #1
- Amelia Rico as Medic #2
- Kara Greenberg as Texan woman
- Christopher Rivera as Jose
- Rutherford Cravens as Jim
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 24, 2022 | August 24, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 30, 2025 | January 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hamoodi Living in Texas, Mo loses his job at a mobile store and looks for a new gig as his Palestinian family waits on their pending asylum request. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Yamo Scarred after a tough incident, Mo refuses to slow down and attends a wake with Maria. Legal tensions boil to the surface, complicating a family matter. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Remorse Plagued by nightmares and stress, a torn Mo turns to instant relief. At a meeting with his new immigration lawyer, an unsettling truth is revealed. |
August 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oso Palestino (the Palestinian Bear) Mo works odd jobs while stranded in Mexico City. As his family's asylum hearing back in Houston approaches, his options to return dwindle. |
January 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
Gone Fishing Yusra and Sameer receive long-awaited good news. Following an ordeal at the border, Mo tries to reconnect with loved ones, but finds himself left behind. |
January 30, 2025 |
| 3 |
Yes Chef, No Chef Reeling from heartbreak, Mo returns to his grind and gets unsolicited advice. Old flames burn and new sparks fly at Nick and Toya's housewarming. |
January 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |