Stand-up comedian Ramy Youssef (Samar Swailem in thriller drama Mr Robot, 2015-current) is a first generation Egyptian American who has seen the Gen X and Millennial worlds collide in front of him. And that’s the base of his brand-new mockumentary sitcom Ramy (the 10-episode season 1 can be found exclusively on Showmax). “Ramy is loosely based on my experiences. My show parents, my uncle, my sister and my two best friends are amalgamations of people in my community. I grew up Muslim and it’s something I believe,” explains 28-year-old Ramy, who was born in Queens and grew up in New Jersey. “This is my life, with highs, lows, questions, answers.”
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Ramy the show is a combination of coming-of-age, adapting to today’s world and making your own mark, which…