Ramy

About Ramy

"Ramy" is a comedy-drama television series, released in 2019, that explores the life of Ramy Hassan, a millennial American Muslim who is navigating his religious journey in his politically divided neighborhood in New Jersey. The character faces a dichotomy between the morals he is taught by his mosque and his friends.

Making / Production

The show is created by Ramy Youssef, Ari Katcher, and Ryan Welch. It’s produced by A24 in association with Hulu. The pilot episode was directed by Christopher Storer. The show's unique perspective on Muslim culture, faith, and identity as well directions have been praised by critics and audiences.

Actors

• Ramy Youssef as Ramy Hassan - The titular character, Ramy, is a first-generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. Youssef successfully infuses his character with an endearing, awkward charm while also presenting the complexities of his Muslim faith.
• Hiam Abbass as Maysa Hassan - Hiam plays the role of Maysa, Ramy’s mother who beautifully portrays the struggles of adapting to life in America while trying to hold on to her roots.
• Amr Waked as Farouk Hassan - Amr plays the role of Farouk, Ramy’s father, masterfully highlighting the challenges of being a parent in a country and culture different from his own.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is semi-autobiographical, based on Ramy Youssef's real-life experiences as a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim.
• It is often praised as one of the first shows to successfully represent a Muslim-American family.

Awards

Ramy Youssef won the Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the 77th Golden Globe Awards in 2020 for his portrayal of Ramy in the series.

Quotes

• "You can't just walk around being fine."
• "We can't change anything unless we look at it."

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "You Troublesome Fiend", is an instrumental piece by composer Dan Romer who also scores other music in the series.
• Throughout the series, various other pieces of music are used, including traditional Arabic songs to pop and hip hop tracks, reflecting the blend of cultures present in the series.