Raised by Refugees: Season 1

2022

Created by Pax Assadi
Recommended
6 episodes
Comedy
Drama

Set in 2001, this semi-autobiographical sitcom from comedian Pax Assadi follows the sometimes harsh and often confusing experiences of a... More

Set in 2001, this semi-autobiographical sitcom from comedian Pax Assadi follows the sometimes harsh and often confusing experiences of a Pakistani-Iranian boy growing up in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Where to watch Raised by Refugees: Season 1

Raised by Refugees: Season 1 is available to stream in... More New Zealand now on Neon.

Raised by Refugees: Season 1 episodes

Episode 1

On his first day at his new school, 12-year-old Pax... More Assadi hopes to make a good impression. Meanwhile, Pax's mum gets ready to host her husband's judgemental Iranian family.

Episode 2

The Assadi family almost immediately feels the effects of 9/11... More on their lives. Pax has now become the target of the school's alpha male, and Afnan has a run-in with a xenophobic customer.

Episode 3

Pax's world is turned upside-down when he has a confusing... More dream about Mrs Peacock. Afnan is given the responsibility of having "the talk" with Pax.

Episode 4

Pax hopes the school camp will give him an opportunity... More to increase his cool points in front of Sarah. However, Safia won't let Pax go camping unless his father goes with him.

Episode 5

Pax is going to a basketball tournament and, once again,... More sees it as an opportunity to gain social capital. To retain customers, Safia learns the subtle art of banter.

Episode 6

Pax has thrown away his old friendships to be in... More with the popular kids. Meanwhile, Safi and Afnan struggle to see eye to eye.

Raised by Refugees: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

A genuinely funny take on the early 2000s, with strong performances, solid jokes and moments of genuine emotion. Yes, there’s a reliance on humour begotten from cultural misunderstandings but that’s sort of Pax Assadi’s bread and butter.

"It’s an authentic and humorous take on the refugee and immigrant experience, a hectic blend of personal stories and insightful observations that will have you laughing along every step of the way."

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The Spinoff

"Raised by Refugees really sings when focused on the next generation up... Played by Assadi himself, young Pax’s Iranian father Afnan’s attempts at assimilation are particularly hilarious..."

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