Mo’ Waffles is a 2025 American workplace adult comedy set in Atlanta’s diner scene. The series was developed by viral creators A Twink and a Redhead with writer-producer Robin Jordan.
The principal cast includes Grant Gibbs, Tina Fears, Darius Autry, Alison Haselden, Ben Alvord, Antwan Mills, and Robin Jordan.
The series introduces a new diner attempting to make a splash in Atlanta’s crowded restaurant scene. The plot kicks off with a bizarre central mystery: the sudden and unexplained disappearance of the diner’s owner, who is a well-known hip-hop legend, right before the waffle joint’s grand opening. His eccentric and dedicated crew is left scrambling.
This oddball group must now run the new diner and solve the case of their missing boss. The comedic tension stems from the crew having to deal with everyday workplace stress—like trying to overcome bad Yelp reviews and handling demanding customers—while also attempting to crack a legitimate mystery and figure out if one of them is secretly the culprit behind the disappearance.
Mo’ Waffles Age Rating
Mo’ Waffles is rated TV-MA for strong language. The series also includes some explicit content, alcohol use, and mature themes. The series contains mild comedic physical gags, scenes of drinking and partying, and revealing clothing on female characters, making it intended for mature audiences. Parents should know that the tone mixes broad comedy with moments of adult humor. The following sections break down the most relevant content areas parents ask about.
Violence & Peril
Violence is mild and mostly comedic or incidental. There are short, non-graphic scuffles, pratfalls, and workplace accidents used for laughs. No prolonged or graphic injury is shown. Any tension comes from mystery elements, not physical threat.
Language
The show contains frequent adult language and profanity consistent with a TV-MA rating. Swear words occur in workplace arguments, comedic rants, and the series’ more intense moments. Racial slurs are not flagged in the series summary, but adults use frank, blunt dialogue. Expect realistic, urban workplace speech.
Mature Themes
Mo’ Waffles engages with adult themes like substance use, party culture, sexualized behavior, and suggestive situations. Several scenes show characters drinking alcohol and partying, sometimes to excess. Female characters are sometimes dressed in revealing outfits and are the subject of sexual jokes or flirtation. The underlying mystery and occasional references to criminal activity add thematic complexity that may be unsettling to younger viewers.
Is Mo’ Waffles Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The frequent adult language, sexualized content, and drinking scenes make this series inappropriate for preteens. The comedic violence and mystery do not mitigate mature themes.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Parents should pre-screen episodes because teenage viewers may copy language and risky behavior. Discuss drinking, sexualized conduct, and how comedy sometimes normalizes poor choices.
Ages 16–17: With guidance. Older teens may enjoy the workplace comedy and mystery, but parents should discuss strong language and adult themes. For sensitive teens, suggest watching together and pausing for conversations.
Final recommendation: Mo’ Waffles is best for adults and older teens (16+) who can contextualize adult humor and themes. For younger teens (13–15), parental guidance and pre-screening are advised.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch the first episode before allowing your teen to view the series. This will show you the series’ tone and level of sexualized humor.
- Use specific scenes to start conversations about alcohol and consent. Ask how the show frames partying and whether characters face consequences.
- Talk about language and workplace respect. Explain why some jokes are meant for adults and why real-life choices differ from sitcom behavior.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official age rating for Mo’ Waffles?
A: Mo’ Waffles is rated TV-MA for strong language, sexualized content, alcohol use, and mature themes.
Q: Is Mo’ Waffles appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. The series contains adult language, drinking, sexualized scenes, and themes unsuitable for children.
Q: Are there violent or scary scenes in Mo’ Waffles?
A: No graphic violence. The show uses mild physical comedy and short scuffles for laughs.
Q: How much sexual content or revealing clothing appears?
A: The show includes revealing outfits and sexualized jokes. Intimacy is implied rather than explicit, but it is frequent.
Q: Is substance use shown on screen?
A: Yes. Characters drink alcohol and attend party scenes where drinking is normalised.
Q: Where will Mo’ Waffles be available to watch?
A: Mo’ Waffles is a Tubi Original and will stream exclusively on Tubi starting December 19, 2025.