Prime Video just dropped the trailer for its new adult animated series, #1 Happy Family USA, a satirical comedy about a Muslim-American family living with the anxieties of post-9/11 America. All eight episodes premiere on April 17.
Here’s the Lowdown: Co-created by Ramy Youssef (Ramy, Poor Things) and Pam Brady, the series follows the Hussein family – undeniably patriotic, remarkably peaceful, and definitely not suspicious. The show uses humor and absurdity to explore their experiences in the early 2000s, as they deal with the heightened scrutiny and fear of their neighbors.
What This Means Now: The series tackles a sensitive and significant period in American history through a comedic lens, providing a unique perspective on the Muslim-American experience. It’s a bold move to use satire to explore such charged subject matter. The voice cast includes Ramy Youssef, Alia Shawkat, Mandy Moore, Timothy Olyphant and Kieran Culkin.
The Bigger Picture: #1 Happy Family USA comes from a strong creative team, including Amazon MGM Studios, A24, and Cairo Cowboy. It’s a sign of the growing demand for shows, and growing use of animation to explore, complex and potentially controversial social and political issues. The series will be available to stream worldwide on Prime Video starting April 17.
