Mo

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**Mo** is a main character on *Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist*. He is a DJ and both the landlord and neighbor of Zoey Clarke. He is the first person Zoey tells about her power. Mo identifies as genderfluid and typically uses he/him pronouns, although in "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date," he clarified that he also accepts she/her and they/them.

In Season Two, Mo entered into a partnership with Max Richman with the creation of their restaurant, MaxiMo.

He is portrayed by Alex Newell.

## Biography

* S1
* S2

Pilot

Mo's spirited singing wakes Zoey. As Zoey gets ready for her day at work, Mo continues, further annoying Zoey. Later, Zoey knocks on Mo's door and asks if he has to play and sing his music that loud, and Mo's lively demeanor is juxtaposed to Zoey's uptight, serious personality. After Zoey hears her first full-length heart song performance of "Help!" she runs back into her apartment building and hears Mo singing again. She frantically knocks on Mo's door but sees that he is just singing out loud. Zoey explains her newfound power to Mo, and he open-mindedly listens. After Zoey hears "Mad World," she finds Mo DJing at a club called The Make Out Place and tells him. Mo suggests that the song might be a cry for help. After some time, Zoey stops being annoyed by Mo's singing in the morning.

Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend

Mo appears in Zoey's dream sequence performance of "I've Got The Music In Me." After Zoey wakes up, Mo enters her apartment and asks for updates on her power. They plan to meet at the Golden Gate Grind for lunch. When they meet up, Zoey tells Mo that Max sang "Sucker" to her, and Mo encourages Zoey to go to dinner with him. Mo lends Zoey his noise-canceling headphones in an effort to block out her heart songs. Soon after he and Zoey see a couple making out, Zoey tells Mo that the coffee shop patrons are performing “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and is able to talk to him throughout the song. On a different day, Zoey asks Mo if he knows the song "Moondance," and Mo proposes that Maggie might want to have sex with Mitch. Mo continues offering Zoey ideas to test her powers, but Zoey suggests she just see what happens. Mo is inspired to paint, and he and Zoey start forming a friendship.

Zoey's Extraordinary Boss

Zoey meets up with Mo at a club and tells her that Joan just sang "I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)" to her. Mo suggests that this may be related to Joan's love life and encourages Zoey to ask Joan about it. Later, Mo gets lunch with Zoey at a park and brings up the idea of Max versus Simon. Mo implies that Zoey might be jealous of Max and Autumn's relationship. When Zoey tells Mo that "I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)" has been following her everywhere, Mo tells her that she can't avoid helping Joan. Mo brings his records to SPRQ Point, and when Simon takes them off his hands, Mo admires Simon's chivalry and declares that he is now "Team Simon." At the SPRQ Point Watch launch party, Mo DJs and alternates between "Team Max" and "Team Simon" as the night continues.

Zoey's Extraordinary Neighbor

Zoey hears Mo singing "The Great Pretender" while he goes about his building manager tasks. When she tells him about the song, Mo brushes her off and says that her power must not be working properly. Later, Zoey hears Mo singing "The Great Pretender" again as he furtively leaves the apartment building wearing a hood. Zoey follows Mo to his church. As the choir begins to warm up, singing "Amazing Grace," Zoey sees Mo with the choir, presenting male. After Mo notices Zoey at the church, he follows her out and confronts her about following him. Zoey brings up Mo's heart song from earlier, but Mo expresses anger at Zoey for listening to his private feelings. A different day, Mo sings his part in "This Little Light Of Mine" weakly and ends up walking out of the church in the middle of choir practice. One day, as Mo does his makeup in his apartment, Zoey knocks on his door, to no response. Mo looks at a photo of himself singing as a child. Zoey finds Mo later and gives him a letter from Pastor Steve. They read the letter in Mo's apartment, and Mo confides in Zoey that he struggled with being judged for his gender presentation at church when he was young, so he and his mother had to move from church to church. Mo says he eventually swore to present male at church and that he'll be staying home from church unless a miracle shows him the way. After Zoey gives Bonnie the courage to deliver her rent check to Mo in person, Mo decides he has the courage to face his fears. Mo performs "This Little Light Of Mine" at the church wearing a sparkly dress, jewelry, and long ombre wig, singing loudly and powerfully.

Zoey's Extraordinary Failure

After Zoey hears Emily and David sing "Just Give Me A Reason," she calls Mo and tells him. Mo suggests that they talk over drinks later that night. At the bar later that night, Zoey sits with Mo and tells him about the duet before they are interrupted by the arrival of Max and then Autumn. After David confronts Zoey about telling Emily about his fears of having a baby, Zoey goes to Mo's apartment and expresses dismay to him. When Zoey says she feels like she is failing, Mo asks why Zoey is putting so much pressure on herself. Zoey explains that she never received criticism as a child, which prompts Mo to say that she needs to change her relationship with failure. Mo recalls to Zoey how he designed a line of bespoke berets and didn't sell a single one, but a designer online saw them and had Mo makes scarves, and then another commissioned Mo to paint portraits of his mom. Mo tells Zoey to see every failure not as defeat but as a stepping stone to success.

Zoey's Extraordinary Night Out

The day after Simon sings "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" to Zoey, Mo coyly asks how Zoey's morning is going and reveals that he saw Simon going into Zoey's apartment at night alone. When Zoey explains what happened, Mo says that sounds like trouble and advises Zoey against texting Jessica back when she texts. Later, Mo finds Max outside the Golden Gate Grind practicing an apologetic speech to Autumn. Mo tells Max he needs to get on with his life and offers to give him a makeover. Zoey enters Mo's apartment later and tells him that Jessica just needed her help and that she's going for drinks with Joan instead of going to Simon's engagement party. Mo tells her that he is going to the party as Max's wingman. At the party, Mo gives Max advice as they survey the party scene. Mo catches the eye of a handsome man who walks by and says "hi" to him. Later, after Zoey watches Jessica perform "Say My Name", she tells Mo, who encourages her to deal with it. Max walks up to them, says he's crushing the party game, and asks Mo about the handsome man who said hi to him earlier. Though Mo insists that the man must not be into him, Max decides to introduce them. The handsome man introduces himself as Eddie and starts flirting with Mo. Later, Mo and Eddie have drinks at Mo's apartment.

Zoey's Extraordinary Confession

After Zoey and Max finish watching a movie together, Mo enters, turns the lights on, and sits between them on the couch. He asks them for help after telling them that he slid into Eddie's DMs and only received a reply of "K." After watching Zoey lightly touch Max on the shoulder as he leaves, Mo tells her that she is giving him the wrong impression. Later, Mo says he responded to Eddie "K" and says that if Eddie wants to play games, they'll play games. Later, as Zoey attempts to convince Max of the existence of her powers, Mo assures him that they are very real and starts reading off the rules of Zoey's powers. In an effort to further convince Max, Zoey, Max, and Mo attend Tobin's Spell-iversary party at the club, and Mo lets them know that he invited Eddie. When Eddie arrives, he and Mo go off to dance. They eventually start singing "Bailamos" together as they dance, and Zoey convinces Max to watch, asserting that Mo and Eddie will kiss in an attempt to prove her power. After the song ends, Mo and Eddie indeed kiss. The next morning, Zoey knocks on Mo's door and tells him about the heart song and that Eddie might just communicate with his body better, which Mo confirms as Eddie walks into the room in just his underwear. When Zoey laments the breakdown of her friendship with Max, Mo reminds her that she told him about her powers to avoid saying how she feels. After Eddie says he is hungry, Mo pointedly asks Zoey to leave.

Zoey's Extraordinary Silence

While exercising to an old 80s workout video, Mo reminds Zoey that the whole reason he pulled out his old workout equipment was to boost Zoey's endorphins after her glitch. Zoey wonders if it is possible to like two guys at once, and Mo advises her to ask for clarity from Simon. Later, Mo walks in on Zoey tinkering with her microwave and asks what's going on. When Zoey expresses confusion about Simon's feelings, Mo declares that what he's doing to her and Jessica isn't right and says that he'll give Simon a piece of his mind when he and Jessica come over for brunch. At brunch, Mo asks Jessica when the wedding is, and her and Simon stutter around a response. When Eddie pulls Jessica into the kitchen, Mo confronts Simon about playing games with Zoey. Simon painfully explains how it has been hard for him to navigate his grief and feelings, and Mo tells him he needs to figure something out. When Zoey asks Mo about brunch, he initially avoids answering but ends up singing "The Trouble With Love Is." After the song ends, he explains the the situation with Simon is messy. Later, Zoey and Mo work out together, and Mo asks Zoey how Simon reacted to her speaking her truth to him.

Zoey's Extraordinary Outburst

Zoey and Mo discuss Simon and Jessica's breakup, and Mo says he knows that Zoey knows Simon is going to run and tell her about it at work. Zoey agonizes over how to approach him, and Mo suggests that she play it cool and be comforting. Later, when Simon asks Zoey to dinner, she calls Mo and tells him. After Zoey tells Mo that she heard Simon singing "Mad World" again, they discuss the reprise in Mo's apartment. Zoey laments that even after everything, nothing has changed with Simon. Mo tells Zoey that it is emotionally exhausting watching her do so much when Simon is clearly emotionally unavailable, and they angrily retort at each other and both slam their doors. Later, after Zoey blows up at Simon, Mo orders them both into his apartment and makes them dance their anger out to "I Love It" by Icona Pop.

Zoey's Extraordinary Mother

Zoey visits Mo's apartment after spending the day at the cemetery with her family, and Mo pours her a steady stream of wine as she vents to him about the day. Mo describes how he has planned his funeral in elaborate detail, and Zoey says it almost sounds fun before Mo retorts that if any of his friends are caught not sobbing they have to go. Zoey starts telling Mo about her Max drama when Eddie walks in. Eddie tells Mo about a callback he got for an eight-month show a cruise ship, and Mo does not look too happy. Later, Zoey sees Mo tinkering with his doorknob and asks Mo what's wrong. Mo curtly explains that he is going to break up with Eddie and shuts down Zoey's suggestion of trying long-distance. Later, Zoey goes with Mo to Eddie's dance audition as Mo intends to break up wit him. Mo sees Eddie at the far end of the dance studio and dramatically walks through the audition while singing "Issues." When the song ends, Mo drops Eddie's bag at his feet and tells him to lose his number. Mo walks out and denies that he wasn't ready to break up with Eddie to Zoey.

Zoey's Extraordinary Dad

After Zoey sings "Bad Moon Rising" to her reflection, she walks into Mo's apartment and tells him in a panic. Zoey asks if everything is okay with Mo, and he admits that he is in the middle of a creative breakdown but denies it having anything to do with Eddie. Later, Mo confronts Zoey at SPRQ Point about sending him and Eddie emails about a fake Gucci sale. Zoey admits it and insists that Mo is still into Eddie. Though Mo denies it, he starts singing "I Will Follow Him" and dancing cheerfully. After the song ends, Zoey tells him that he sang another love song about Eddie, and Mo says that Zoey's power is very annoying. Eventually, Mo shows up at Eddie's apartment and opens up to him about his past struggles with love. Mo says he really cares about Eddie and walks to make it work, and they kiss. Mo attends Mitch's wake and sings "American Pie" with the rest of the cast.

Zoey's Extraordinary Return

Mo wakes Zoey up by singing "Rise Up" and reassures her about her first day back at SPRQ Point. When Zoey and Mo leave the Clarke home, Mo asks for an update on Max and Zoey's powers, and Zoey remarks that avoidance has allowed her to not deal with or hear anything. Mo quips that he hopes Zoey's powers come back before he loses interest in her. Later, Zoey finds Max and Simon hanging out with Mo in his apartment, and they explain that they all became friends while Zoey isolated herself in her grief. Mo notices Zoey's discomfort and goes off to get her wine. After Max and Simon sing to her and Zoey runs out, Mo goes after her and gives her a glass of wine. When Zoey complains about her problems at work and with Max and Simon, Mo tries to offer her perspective by noting that he hasn't spoken to Eddie in eleven days and saying that Zoey can't keep running away from her decisions. After Zoey leaves, Mo walks back into the apartment and asks Max and Simon if they are hungry. They all offer different ideas for food, and Mo mentions that it's too bad there isn't a restaurant where you can order food from different restaurants. Later, Max knocks on Mo's door and proposes that they turn Mo's idea into a business partnership. Later, they are seen discussing plans in Mo's apartment.

Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction

Max and Mo meet in Mo's apartment to discuss plans for their business venture. When Max brings up signing a basic partnership agreement, Mo shuts down on him and leaves the apartment. Later, while Zoey and Max have their date, they hear loud opera music blasting from Mo's apartment. Zoey pounds on the door, and Mo opens up and asks her if she is back in her place. Zoey says just for the night and asks Mo if something is wrong, but Mo avoids the question and says he'll turn the music down. When Zoey mentions Max, Mo says it is not Zoey's problem. However, he starts singing "Too Good At Goodbyes" while looking at the contract from Max. After the song, Mo overtly hints for Zoey to leave. In an attempt to find out what is going on, Zoey proposes to Mo that he give her a makeover, and Mo agrees. However, when Zoey asks about Max during the makeover, Mo says that he has had problems with partnerships in the past. When Zoey coaxes Mo to open up, Mo tells her to get out. The following day, Zoey and Max show up at Mo's apartment and propose that Max and Mo try some team-building activities to build trust. Mo reluctantly agrees after Zoey agrees to let him give her a head-to-toe makeover. After a long day of activities, Max and Mo try Two Truths and a Lie. Mo reveals that in his early twenties, he started a jeans company with his best friend, Zora, and ended up cutting him out of the deal. Mo says that him and Zora had been friends since junior high, but they haven't spoken in six years. Max says that whatever problem they have, they can work it out, and they come to an agreement. The next day, they sign the contract while Zoey is decked out in 80s fashion after her makeover.
## Physical Appearance and Style

Mo has a unique fashion sense, opting to wear often flashy, elegant clothing. He prefers to present female, often wearing dresses and wigs.

## Personality

Mo has a vibrant personality. He loves to sing and does so often, usually to Zoey's dismay. He also is very artistic and has taken on numerous projects, including making a line of berets.

## Relationships

### Eddie

Mo and Eddie first meet and flirt at Simon and Jessica's engagement party in "Zoey's Extraordinary Night Out." Later, Mo and Eddie have drinks in Mo's apartment after the party. After trying to date long-distance for a few months, they broke up in "Zoey's Extraordinary Dreams."

### Perry Haskins

Perry, a fire marshal, comes to inspect MaxiMo before its opening night. Mo immediately takes an interest in Perry and flirts with him, though Perry's stiff demeanor clashes with Mo's eccentricities. After their opening night, Perry brings Mo a small statue of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters.

## Songs Performed

* S1
* S2
* Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas

### Heart Songs

* "The Great Pretender" - The Platters (S1E4)
* "Bailamos" - Enrique Iglesias (S1E7)
* "The Trouble With Love Is" - Kelly Clarkson (S1E9)
* "Issues" - Julia Michaels (S1E11)
* "I Will Follow Him" - Peggy March (S1E12)

### Other Songs

* "Angel of the Morning" - Chip Taylor (S1E1)
* "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham! (S1E1)
* "Morning Has Broken" - Eleanor Farjeon (S1E1)
* "Good Morning" - Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed (S1E1)
* "Lean On Me" - Bill Withers (S1E1)
* "This Little Light Of Mine" - Traditional (S1E4)

### Heart Songs

* "Too Good At Goodbyes" - Sam Smith (S2E2)
* "No More Drama" - Mary J. Blige (S2E6)
* "Tightrope" - Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi (S2E6)
* "Let's Get Loud" - Jennifer Lopez (S2E7)
* "Kiss Me" - Sixpence None The Richer (S2E8)
* "The More I Drink" - Blake Shelton (S2E9)
* "Tearin' up My Heart" - \*NSYNC (S2E10)
* "Sing" - Carpenters (S2E13)
* "Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift (S2E13)
* "We Can Work It Out" - The Beatles (S2E13)

### Other Songs

* "Rise Up" - Andra Day (S2E1)
* "Opposites Attract" - Paula Abdul (S2E4)
* "I Look to You" - Whitney Houston (S2E10)
* "Shut Up and Drive" - Rihanna (S2E12)

### Heart Songs

* "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" - Andy Williams

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* Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
* Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
* Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Goodbye"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Goodbye"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Double Date"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Girls' Night"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Girls' Night"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Girls' Night"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Girls' Night"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Birthday"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Memory"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Memory"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Reckoning"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Distraction"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Return"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mother"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Mother"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Silence"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Glitch"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Confession"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Confession"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Night Out"
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* "Zoey's Extraordinary Neighbor"
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* "Zoey's Extraordinary Boss"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend"
* "Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend"
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