TV series

Tyrant

Name: Tyrant
Released: 2014
Cast: Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver

2014–2016· 3 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.7Canceled

On FX — From Teakwood Lane Productions · Keshet Broadcasting

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Synopsis

The story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of the dictator of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year exile to return to his homeland, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry’s reluctant homecoming leads to a dramatic clash of cultures as he is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.

Themes

middle east politics dictatorship president uprising arab-american political assassination

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upJun 24, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Barry Al-Fayeed is a California pediatrician who also happens to be the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry reluctantly agrees to return home with his American family for his nephew's wedding. Events thrust him into the complex and turbulent growing pains of a nation straining to break free from dictatorial rule.
E2 State of EmergencyJul 1, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
When Barry's older brother, Jamal, the newly appointed President of Abbudin, is incapacitated, Barry must put his plans to return to America on hold. His life is further complicated, when his nephew's new bride is kidnapped by terrorists.
Guest stars: Maddison Jaizani (Leila jeune), Tom York (Teenage Bassan Al-Fayeed)
E3 My Brother's KeeperJul 8, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
While Barry’s decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotion, the discovery of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers.
E4 Sins of the FatherJul 15, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father, President Khaled Al-Fayeed looms. Barry’s plan to defuse the situation runs into heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to regain confidence in the bedroom.
Guest stars: Tom York (Teenage Bassan Al-Fayeed)
E5 Hail MaryJul 22, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
As Jamal prepares to throw down the gauntlet on the thousands of citizens gathered in the Plaza to protest his reign, Barry scrambles to put together a summit in the hopes of avoiding violence and bloodshed.
E6 What the World Needs NowJul 29, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid. But when the meeting takes a turn for the worse, Jamal is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the lives of his family and his country forever.
E7 Preventative MedicineAug 5, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Jamal is terrified to discover that Sheik Rashid may actually survive Jamal's brutal attack, while Amira's disclosure of a twenty year old secret leads Barry to question everything he's ever believed about his father.
Guest stars: Wrenn Schmidt (Jenna Olson)
E8 Meet the New BossAug 12, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Fed up with Jamal's unpredictable and violent nature, Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; while at the same time Jamal is so moved by Barry's willingness to do the unthinkable and hasten Sheik Rashid's demise, that he stops at nothing to prove his worth to his brother.
Guest stars: Wrenn Schmidt (Jenna Olson)
E9 GaslightAug 19, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
As the plans for the coup continue to take shape, Jamal proves how far he will go to punish those who oppose him, and Barry's relationship with Molly is pushed to the limit after she learns of the repercussions that await their family.
Guest stars: Wrenn Schmidt (Jenna Olson)
E10 Gone FishingAug 26, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Jamal's rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.
Guest stars: Wrenn Schmidt (Jenna Olson)