An acclaimed comedy, which has been praised by Steven Spielberg, just received a long-awaited release date atNetflix. In terms of its television offerings, it’s arguable that Netflix has become the streaming version of broadcast networks. There are supernatural teen dramas likeWednesday, which might have existed on The CW in a different era, and there are plenty of political thrillers, likeThe Diplomat, which seems like a companion to broadcast TV darlingThe West Wing. But one aspect the streamer still struggles with is the TV comedy.
This was proven recently with thequick cancellation ofThe ’90s Show, which tumbled in viewership after a strong first season. The argument is that, although streamers can successfully launch a drama, comedies generally need more episodes to build a relationship with their audiences than the typical eight-episode run that streaming comedies get. That may be true, but one Netflix comedy started off with a rush of acclaim and it is finally returning.
Mo Season 2 Finally Has A Release Date
It’s Returning In The New Year
Moseason 2 has received a release date nearly two years after it was renewed. The single-camera comedy debuted in August 2022, withBlack AdamandRamyactor Mohammed Amer playing a fictionalized version of himself. Amer stars asMo Najjar, a Palestinian refugee who constantly seems just one step away from obtaining asylum in the U.S.Living with his family in Houston, Texas,Modetails how the lead character faces some wild and wildly hilarious circumstances across eight episodes. Created by Amer and Ramy Youssef,Mowas greeted with universal acclaim.
The cast ofMoalso includes Farah Busies, Teresa Ruiz, Tobe Nwigwe, and Omar Elba.
Netflixhas confirmed thatMoseason 2 will be released on July 30, 2025. The eight-episode second season, which will be the show’s last, will see Mo Najjar stranded at the border and desperate to return to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing. But since he is a refugee without a state or passport, he will have to rely on his charm to get by. His return home has its own set of troubles, witha new man coming between him and his girlfriend Maria (Ruiz)while also trying to steal his falafel taco recipe.
Spielberg Is One Of Mo’s Many Fans
The Show Has A Perfect Score On Rotten Tomatoes
Back in April 2023, Amer spoke about how he learned thatSpielberg was among the fans ofMo. The legendary filmmaker isn’t the only one. The comedyboasts a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a high average of 8.30/10. Audiences are also fond of it, with an 89% rating. Although season 2 will sadly be the last, the series is coming back at a time when it is as important as ever to listen to and highlight Palestinian stories. That the series is also genuinely funny, and with a light touch, makes it all the more recommendable.
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Mo is a film set in Texas that explores the life of its protagonist, who navigates between two cultures and languages amid a pending asylum request. The story follows his efforts to support his Palestinian family while contending with the complexities of identity and belonging.
