Just Another Immigrant (2018)
Follow Romesh Ranganathan, one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, as he uproots his entire family and immigrates to the U.S. Displaced in Los Angeles, Ranganathan attempts to find success and happiness, while rebuilding a life from scratch.
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2018 / TV-MA
Follow Romesh Ranganathan, one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, as he uproots his entire family and immigrates to the U.S. Displaced in Los Angeles, Ranganathan attempts to find success and happiness, while rebuilding a life from scratch.
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Romesh arrives in America and immediately gets to work on the daunting task of selling out the six thousand seat Greek Theater while having no profile or connections in America. Romesh also takes the first steps to put down roots in Los Angeles when he finds friendship in an unlikely place.
Romesh's Uncle Ragu arrives from Australia and is determined to help Rom make it in Hollywood, despite having no experience. Uncle Rags has a plan for Romesh that causes a scene captured on national television.
Romesh’s wife Leesa and their three kids arrive in Los Angeles. Leesa wants to help Romesh live a healthier lifestyle and goes to some extreme measures to achieve this, while Uncle Rags causes another major problem for Rom.
Romesh reaches out to some comedy managers to help him get his first American television appearance. He also has to prove to Leesa that he has found a solution for the education of their kids in Los Angeles.
Shanthi, Romesh’s Sri Lankan mother, arrives in America, and Romesh struggles to find the time that his mom, wife, children and uncle all demand while still focusing on his career.
The financial reality of supporting his entire family in Los Angeles while earning nothing hits home for Romesh. He goes to some extreme measures to raise money in a short time for an ad campaign for his impending comedy show at The Greek Theater.
When footage from the TV series is shown to a focus group, the feedback is difficult for Romesh to swallow. Despite claiming it has no impact, Romesh starts treating his family very differently.
Romesh tries to convince Leesa and the kids not to go back to the UK by enlisting her help with his career. Leesa pushes Romesh to reach out to his friend James Corden, host of The Late Late Show, to help him get his big TV break.
With the Greek show just two weeks away and ticket sales still woefully lagging, Romesh is open to any and all ideas that could help sell out the show – even his uncle and mother's bizarre publicity stunts.
Desperate to drum up major publicity for his flagging show at the Greek, Romesh takes his mom and uncle to the Mexican border for an elaborate protest stunt against Trump's wall. The show arrives, but how many people will be there to see it? Season finale.
Follow Romesh Ranganathan, one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, as he uproots his entire family and immigrates to the U.S. Displaced in Los Angeles, Ranganathan attempts to find success and happiness, while rebuilding a life from scratch.
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