Comedy series ‘Mo' returns for season two on Netflix
'Mo' season two will bring its hero's journey for asylum to an end, with Amer reprising his role as Mo, alongside Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso and Omar Elba.
Netflix has announced the second season of Mo , the comedy series created by Palestinian-American comedian Mohammed Amer and Ramy Youssef, set to premiere on January 30.
The newly released trailer teases the show's signature mix of humour and heartfelt storytelling as Mo Najjar, played by Amer, struggles to navigate life as a Palestinian refugee in the United States. Season one followed Mo as he and his family awaited the outcome of their asylum case in Houston.
In the upcoming season, Mo finds himself stranded in Mexico for six months, unable to return to the US due to a lack of documentation. Despite facing deportation threats and personal setbacks—including learning that his girlfriend Maria (Teresa Ruiz) has started dating someone else—he remains determined to reunite with his family before their crucial asylum hearing. Along the way, he encounters new obstacles, including a rival who endangers both his relationship with Maria and his prized falafel taco recipe.
Returning cast members include Farah Bsieso as Yusra, Mo's mother, and Omar Elba as his brother Sameer. The new season also features guest appearances by Hannibal Buress, Liza Koshy, Matt Rife, Ralph Barbosa and Slim Thug. Tags: Mohammed AmerMofeaturedpostNetflixNetflix MENAComedy Series
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