Ramy

As a saudi muslim living in america i can say this is the story of my life. i cant Believe what I'm watching its soooooo good. every episode is better than the last one I am so blown away. of my favourite shows

I was sitting watching tv when the trailer for this series came on.

Something felt wrong.

As a Muslim who grew up in a Western society for 22 years, I do not like the way Muslims are being portrayed.

I am a 60 year old american woman....never to old to learn insights into other cultures. This show is educational, spot on not only about Muslims and Arabs but about our current culture as well. It is funny and so smartly written and acted. Every actor cast is perfect....makes you feel these people are right next to me living this plot out and not actors at all. So good....

It's like Atlanta but for Arabs and Muslims. It's pretty early but critic reviews have been great and the fan reviews have been oddly low. I think people are boycotting for some awful reason. Relatable for sure, not just for Arabs and Muslims, but for everyone really. Anyone who may feel they don't know their place in the world or their community. The acting is very solid, especially from the parents who are both incredible.

While I don't share the background of many of the reviewers (and characters), being basically a non-religious, older American woman, I love this show! It's funny, clever and compassionate, showing some of the experiences of non-Christian, non-white immigrant families in America. I was also struck with how a lot of experiences are simply human, as opposed to "Muslim", "young", "male", etc. We ALL want to be accepted for who we are; we all want to give and receive love; we all want things to believe in, regardless of color, race, religion, age and so on. This show does a lovely, subtle job of showing that without being in-your-face confrontational. Particularly loved episode 7. Well done