How Netflix’s “Mo” Balances Comedy and Trauma

On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, writer and host Rae Benjamin sits down with actor and writer Darryl Wesley (THE UPSHAWS, CLIPPED, THE GAME ) to break down the powerful pilot episode of Netflix’s "Mo." They explore how creator Mo Amer masterfully balances humor and heartbreak while telling a deeply personal story about identity, immigration, and resilience. From authentic Houston storytelling to finding comedy in dark moments, Rae and Darryl unpack how Mo turns real struggle into universally relatable television.

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