The Rise of the Muslim Sitcom

Muslim television characters have been popping up regularly on TV screens lately, and now there are even a few that will make you laugh. Most recently, Netflix greenlit a comedy series co-created by comedians and actors Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef. The show will center on Amer's character, a Palestinian refugee stuck in a years-long immigration process, which is based on his own story of growing up as a Muslim refugee in Houston. His co-creator, Ramy Youssef, is the well-known star and creator of Hulu's award-winning Ramy (2019 - present), a sitcom based on Youssef's life as an Egyptian Muslim kid growing up in New Jersey. With its critical reception, Ramy galvanized a resurgence in television comedies where Muslims are the main protagonists.