Raised by Refugees

Season 1

Pax is your typical 12-year-old from the early 2000s. His parents came to NZ in the late '80s as refugees and want him to get good grades, but all Pax wants to do is fit in. However, a major international incident changes that.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1On the first day of his new school, Pax hopes to make a good impression, meanwhile Pax's mum gets ready to host her judgmental Iranian family
Episode 2
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Episode 2The Assadi family almost immediately feels the effects of 9/11 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
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Episode 3Pax's world is turned upside-down when he has a confusing dream about Mrs Peacock. Afnan is given the responsibility of having "the talk" with Pax.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Pax hopes the school camp will give him an opportunity 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
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Episode 5Pax is going to a basketball tournament and, once again, sees it as an opportunity to gain social capital. To retain customers, Safia learns the subtle art of banter.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Pax has thrown away his old friendships to be in with the popular kids. Meanwhile, Safi and Afnan struggle to see eye to eye.