SummaryRamy Hassan (Ramy Youssef) is a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim trying to balance the challenges of family expectations and what he wants in life in this comedy co-created by Youssef.
SummaryRamy Hassan (Ramy Youssef) is a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim trying to balance the challenges of family expectations and what he wants in life in this comedy co-created by Youssef.
Ramy is interested in the kinds of big political and cultural questions that TV comedies don’t often ask. ... Aesthetically and tonally, much of Ramy feels similar to other coming-of-age single-camera dramedies. In terms of the stories it chooses to tell, however, Ramy feels like nothing else on TV.
It's a portrait of an American Muslim family never before seen in a sitcom, because these kinds of characters are never allowed to be this complicated.
In grounding the show in "outsider" experiences, it truly speaks to everyone. Every episode has great heart, laughs and thoughtfulness. No one is a binary good or bad, everyone is layered and interesting. Its a show that delves into what it means to be a human being just as much as a muslim american.
I watched the first two episodes and this might be the funniest show I've ever seen! It's refreshing to see a Muslim American actor in a lead comedic role.
"Ramy" ... takes the oldest of premises -- how to resolve commitment to one's culture and religion with the assimilating nature of the US -- and infuses it with situations that give the series life and depth.
The depth and diversity of perspectives on Muslim observance make Ramy a trailblazer, but it's already progressive enough as a show that is specifically and not just incidentally about religion. Oh and it's also able to be extremely funny, unexpectedly emotional and consistently eye-opening as something that's both operating within a familiar formula and utterly confident in its own voice.
Ramy doesn’t always land every joke; sometimes, it even drops punchlines entirely in order to chase a more contemplative vibe that might not appeal to everyone. But to its credit, Ramy isn’t especially trying to appeal to everyone. Instead, it digs into the specificity of its star’s perspective and experience to deliver something much more unique--and that, more than anything, is what makes it so worthwhile.
The show we've all been waiting for!! Finally Muslim Americans on TV the right way *not necessarily the only way * I love it, it's clever in its own right and funny for all: Muslims, Arabs, and everyone else! It's Really refreshing to see something like this as I'm almost 20 and sorta still growing up. Hope this opens the door for more and I wish to see more!
I think it just gets better every episode and I think in past years Muslim kids really struggle with the Muslim life and modern life happy for Hulu for that show
The show we've all been waiting for!! Finally Muslim Americans on TV the right way *not necessarily the only way * I love it, it's clever in its own right and funny for all: Muslims, Arabs, and everyone else! It's Really refreshing to see something like this as I'm almost 20 and sorta still growing up. Hope this opens the door for more and I wish to see more!
Just gave this show a shot. it has some truly fantastic elements and some great comedy woven in but, sadly, the lead just can’t keep up with the supporting cast. Next to world-class actors like Hiam Abbass and truly talented comics like Mohammed Amer, Ramy himself is as flat and milquetoast as an unbuttered pancake. The episode featuring Hiam’s character as a lonely housewife was excellent and is the highlight of the show and season. I would even say the episode that features Ramy’s onscreen sister who is seemingly more charming, likable, and smarter than Ramy is, was also the highlight of the season.
The show tries too hard to channel Master of None which is why I presume Hulu picked it up, but Ramy is just not as cool, charming, or even funny as Aziz is, as you'll find yourself more wincing and shaking your head at his behavior and often stupid decisions than laughing or agreeing with him, as he is not a likable or sympathetic character by any means. Hopefully, Ramy changes that and steps it up for Season two.