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Animated Series '#1 Happy Family USA' Debuts to Critical Acclaim on Prime Video

Ramy Youssef's satirical sitcom explores post-9/11 Islamophobia and immigrant identity through absurdist humor and heartfelt storytelling.

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An image from the Prime Video series #1 Happy Family USA
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Overview

  • The eight-episode animated series, co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady, premiered on April 17, 2025, on Prime Video, earning a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Set in suburban New Jersey during September 10–11, 2001, the show follows the Hussein family as they navigate cultural identity and Islamophobia after the 9/11 attacks.
  • The voice cast features Ramy Youssef in dual roles as Rumi and his father Hussein, alongside Mandy Moore, Alia Shawkat, Timothy Olyphant, and Kieran Culkin.
  • Critics praise the show's sharp social commentary, nostalgic early 2000s setting, and creative use of animation, though some note uneven tone due to comedic asides.
  • A24’s first adult animated series, the project was developed with cultural authenticity, featuring creative direction by Mona Chalabi and an all-Muslim animation studio.