Mo starring Mo Amer release date, cast, synopsis, trailer, first look photos, and more

Ramy Youssef and Mohammed “Mo” Amer are bringing a new comedy series to Netflix this summer! The Mo series is produced by A24 and will be executive produced by Ravi Nandan and Hallie Sekoff for A24, in addition to Harris Danow, and Luvh Rakhe. Solvan “Slick” Naim is also executive producing and serves as the series director.

Amer is set to appear at the upcoming Netflix Is A Joke Festival and the streamer opted to share some details about the new scripted comedy ahead of the festival. If you’re looking forward to the show, keep reading to find out all the details, including the release date, episode count, synopsis, cast list and a few first-look photos.

Mo series release date

You don’t have to wait too much longer for the series to premiere. The entire first season is set to launch on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET.

Mo series episode count

Mo will consist of eight, 30-minute episodes in its first season.

Mo series cast

Besides Amer, the series will also star Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba and Tobe Nwigwe. If you enjoyed Ramy on Hulu, you’ll definitely want to watch Mo as it reunites Youssef and Amer. Amer played Ramy’s Muslim cousin Mo in the series.

In real life, Amer is a talented stand-up comedian and writer. He already has one Netflix comedy special on the platform: Mo Amer: The Vagabond. He will also star in the upcoming superhero film Black Adam.

Ruiz has appeared in the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico and Mark Wahlberg’s new movie Father Stu. You might recognize Elba from the Facebook Watch show Limetown or A Hologram for the King.

Here’s who’s playing who in the first season:

• Mo Amer as Mo Najjar
• Teresa Ruiz as Maria
• Farah Bsieso as Yusra Najjar
• Omar Elba as Sameer Najjar
• Tobe Nwigwe as Nick

Additional character details provided by Netflix:

• Mo Amer as Mo Najjar, a refugee at the mercy of a decades-long, convoluted immigration process. He works hard for his family, wanting to provide for the people he loves…even if they might not approve of the means.
• Teresa Ruiz as Maria, an ambitious business woman and supportive girlfriend who is committed to her relationship with Mo but will not compromise on her independence or her beliefs.
• Farah Bsieso as Yusra Najjar (devoted mother to Mo and Sameer Najjar), the quick-witted, intelligent and, when necessary, meddlesome head of the family. Despite all the loss and hardship she has endured, Yusra has only grown stronger focusing on the things that matter most to her: family, God and The Price is Right.
• Omar Elba as Sameer Najjar, Mo’s brilliant older brother, with a natural innocence and a deep love of cats. He has always had trouble fitting in due to his social anxieties. Deep down, Sameer has a desire for independence and romantic love.
• Tobe Nwigwe as Nick, Mo’s oldest, most loyal and most cunning friend. After spending his youth getting into trouble with Mo, Nick has sought out a calmer lifestyle, but his willingness to stand by his best friend means his life can never truly be stress-free.

Mo series synopsis

Mo is a heartfelt comedy series created by comedians Mo Amer (The Vagabond, Black Adam) and Ramy Youssef (Mr. Robot, Ramy). Amer plays Mo Najjar, who is working hard to juggle two cultures and three different languages, plus the challenges that come with trying to become a U.S. citizen as a Palestinian refugee.

Read the full Netflix synopsis below:

"Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bullshit as a Palestinian refugee constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship. His family — including his resilient and spiritual mother, sister and older brother — flee to Houston, Texas. Laughing the pain away, Mo learns to adapt to his new world though getting ahead in life comes with several setbacks."

Mo trailer

Mo series photos

Stream Mo on August 24 exclusively on Netflix.