Man Like Mobeen is a four-part series that welcomes you into the life of Mobeen Deen, a 28 year-old from Small Heath in Birmingham. All Mobeen wants to do is follow his faith, lead a good life, and make sure his younger sister fulfils her potential. But can he juggle these when his criminal past and reputation is always chasing him?
Man Like Mobeen is a four-part series that welcomes you into the life of Mobeen Deen, a 28 year-old from Small Heath in Birmingham. All Mobeen wants to do is follow his faith, lead a good life, and make sure his younger sister fulfils her potential. But can he juggle these when his criminal past and reputation is always chasing him?
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Avg Rating
6
Rated Episodes
5.0
Best: S1E1
1.0
Worst: S5E2
Bagpuss
S1 E1
Wifey Riddim
S1 E2
Upper Room
S1 E3
No Diggity
S5 E2
Tainted Love
S5 E1
H-ALTRight
S1 E4
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Mobeen is trying to be a good friend, follow the faith and raise his teenage sister — yet his past and present complicate matters.
Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath - based on the description of an 'Asian male in jo…
When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her. So when he bumps into two notorious uncle…
Eight has gone missing, so Mobeen and Nate go on a mission to find him. On discovering him hiding in an abandoned den deep in a Small Heath wood, Eight reveals that his beloved Dadha is dying and want…
Staring hate, violence and societal fractures in the face, Mobeen and his crew see the far right in their truest form, at an anti-Islam demonstration. After Aks throws a flask and hits the leader Robb…
He's now legit, but he just can't quit. Everything comes to a head as Mobeen is pushed to the limit and his peaceful life comes under threat.
E1 · Prom Night
It's Aks's prom night, but will Mobeen let her go? With rumours about the debauchery at previous proms and the threat of a stabbing, Mobeen must safeguard her at any cost. Things get complicated when…
When Aks breaks her shoulder and heads for hospital with the boys, Accident and Emergency is the state of play. With Mobeen, Eight and Nate looking shifty de facto, the authorities start to get suspic…
E3 · Return of the Pack
They say the past is never far away. And for Mobeen, it’s about to punch him in the throat. Cal, an old friend makes an unexpected return to Small Heath, leaving Aks, Eight and Nate very concerned abo…
E4 · Fake News
Dogs and ethnic minorities have a very bad track record. So when a clip involving Mobeen and an Alsatian goes viral, it’s a disaster. Aks is drawn in by the prospect of internet fame, while Mobeen tri…
Don’t push Mobeen 'cause he’s close to the edge — after an attack on his friends and threats on Aqsa. Now he’s armed, but can he stay out of trouble?
After the attack on his best friends and threats against his little sister, Mobeen is armed, dangerous and set for revenge. But can he solve his problems without any bloodshed?
E2 · Moving Food
Mobeen is trying to do a good deed by helping out at the local food bank. But juggling this with strict orders from Uncle Khan to launder money could leave him with a deadly debt that’s impossible to …
E3 · Permanent Exclusion
Mobeen and Aks must demonstrate their commitment to a good cause to prevent her being excluded from school. This involves attending the funeral of Mobeen’s former teacher - but when drug a deal goes w…
E4 · Boys in the Wood
With a hit out on Officer Harper, Mobeen steps in to try and save his life and take him out of the firing line. Eight and Nate must stall Harper’s assassin long enough for Mobeen and Harper to escape …
E5 · This Is the Ends
Mobeen and the gang must get out of Small Heath, but can he tie up loose ends and guarantee his sister's safety before the police or Khan’s gang take him down?
Series 4 takes place in HMP Belmarsh, with our heroes Mobeen and Nate just weeks away from finishing their sentences. But with freedom so close, the return of a familiar face brings a new challenge for Mobeen, and he's forced into a decision that could have major consequences for himself, his sister and his best mate.
E1 · Gotta Catch 'Em All
Mobeen and Nate are just weeks from the end of their sentence, but Mobeen’s work as one of the prison’s 'listeners' gets him into trouble with a terrifying inmate from another wing - a man known simpl…
Mobeen has landed himself in the prison infirmary, where he also has a mission – to befriend a man known as 'Memory Stick' and convince him to hand over vital information. In the infirmary, he also en…
E3 · For the Many, Not the Few
Megalodon is now on Mobeen’s wing, and Mobeen must avoid him at all costs – which means trying not to leave his cell. Harper instantly makes Mobeen leave the cell to go and see Dr Nida. Nida now has A…
E4 · Death Row Records
Megalodon throws the prison into a full-blown riot. Mobeen, Nate and Harper split off into different groups. Mobeen is concerned with Dr Nida’s safety, while also keen to keep Memory Stick on side. Un…
In the final series, Mobeen must save Aqsa, but can he even get to the UAE?
Mobeen’s plan to get to Aqsa goes wrong, but before he can accept Uncle Shady’s drastic solution, a familiar face shows up with an offer of their own.
Nida offers to get Mobeen a fake passport if he can steal something from the Turks. Will help from Uncle Shady and his big drill be enough to pull it off?
E3 · Turkish Delight
Tensions run high as the gang debate what to do with the stolen money. Jerry reveals his true colours, Emre investigates the theft, and Uncle Shady offers Mobeen a lifeline.
E4 · Boy Like Mobeen
On a plane alone, Mobeen recounts how it all started, with his teenage memories of the first job he did for Khan and the beginning of his brotherhood with Nate and Eight.
E5 · The Curse
In Turkey, Istanbul offers many distractions, and Mobeen struggles to keep the gang focused on their mission to rescue Aqsa and kill Khan.
E6 · That’s Life
Mobeen and the gang face Khan in a final showdown. Can Mobeen save Aqsa and his friends to get back home to the ends?
