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Netflix rebrands Palestinians with a funny face

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Published: 30 August 2022

Last updated: 5 March 2024

New series featuring comedian Mohammed Amer combines fast-paced humour with deeper themes of exile and belonging.

Netflix's Mo: 'Rebranding' Palestine (Middle East Eye)
In an important first for Palestinian representation, this series featuring comedian Mohammed Amer combines fast-paced humour with deeper themes of exile and belonging

Hollywood puts ‘no face’ on the Palestinian experience. Mo Amer plans to change that (LA Times)

How the Netflix Series Mo balances side-splitting laughs with heartfelt drama (Time)

How Mo Amer Turned His Family’s Refugee Story Into Netflix’s Latest Must-See Show ‘Mo’

Photo: scene from the Netflix series Mo

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