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Tyrant
2014 - 2016 6.6 (163 votes) 3 Seasons
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Genres
Drama War & Politics
Networks
FX
Created By
Gideon Raff

Tyrant

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Adam Rayner
Adam Rayner

Barry Al Fayeed

Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Finnigan

Molly Al Fayeed

Moran Atias
Moran Atias

Leila Al-Fayeed

Ashraf Barhom
Ashraf Barhom

Jamal Al Fayeed

Noah Silver
Noah Silver

Sammy Al Fayeed

Anne Winters
Anne Winters

Emma Al Fayeed

Sibylla Deen
Sibylla Deen

Nusrat Al Fayeed

Waleed Elgadi
Waleed Elgadi

Walid Rashid

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2014)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2014-06-24

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: State of Emergency
2014-07-01

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: My Brother's Keeper
2014-07-08

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Sins of the Father
2014-07-15

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Hail Mary
2014-07-22

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: What the World Needs Now
2014-07-29

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Preventative Medicine
2014-08-05

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Meet the New Boss
2014-08-12

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Gaslight
2014-08-19

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Gone Fishing
2014-08-26

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.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2015)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Mark of Cain
2015-06-16

Barry waits to find out what his punishment will be for a failed coup, Jamal agonizes over the decision whether to execute him.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Enter the Fates
2015-06-23

Molly returns to the U.S., but struggles to adjust to life without Barry. Meanwhile, Jamal deals with the loss of a close relative.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Faith
2015-06-30

Barry ends up being taken in by a Bedouin family. Jamal is upset over Tariq's drastic military action.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: A House Built on Sand
2015-07-07

Barry attempts to adjust to his new identity. A highly decorated war hero is introduced to Jamal.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: A Viper in the Palace
2015-07-14

The Army of the Caliphate arrives and Barry fears his identity will be revealed. Jamal and Tariq's conflict over military action reaches a tipping point. Molly and Sammy travel to Abuddin.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: The Other Brother
2015-07-21

Barry opts to stay in Abbudin and take a stand against the Caliphate. Jamal leans on the Chinese diplomat to promise military support. Sammy is shocked to learn that Abdul has been kidnapped by the Caliphate.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: The Awful Grace of God
2015-07-28

Jamal feels his country is spiraling out of control and is desperate for a military victory - no matter the cost. Barry's attempt to rescue Daliyah has unintended consequences. Seeing he's on shaky ground, Rami consults with Amira on how to navigate Jamal's erratic behavior.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Fathers and Sons
2015-08-04

Suffering heavy losses, Barry wrestles with the notion that he needs the palace’s support to survive. As paranoia builds within Jamal, he questions where Rami’s loyalty lies. Stricken by Abdul’s death, Sammy plans to give his money to insurgents fighting the Army of the Caliphate.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Inside Men and Outside Women
2015-08-11

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Zanjir
2015-08-18

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Desert Storm
2015-08-25

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Pax Abuddin
2015-09-01

Runtime: 60 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2016)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Spring
2016-07-06

With Jamal’s life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Cockroach
2016-07-13

Barry discovers that his hold over Abuddin is tenuous. Sammy embarks on a risky relationship. Ihab's desire for revenge is given an outlet. Fauzi returns to Abuddin and is thrust into a political role. Molly’s routine visit to a military hospital goes awry, spelling terrible consequences for the future of Abuddin.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: The Dead and the Living
2016-07-20

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: A Prayer for Our Daughters
2016-07-27

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Rock and a Hard Place
2016-08-03

In the wake of thwarted terrorist attacks, Barry bans open prayer at the University - causing a severe backlash. Al-Qadi speaks out against violence and restriction of religious freedom. Bereft and alone, Barry and Daliyah turn to each other for comfort. Leila’s campaign heats up, alongside her relationship with Cogswell.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Truth and Dignity
2016-08-10

Barry's tough policies put Daliyah in grave danger. Al-Qadi enacts a risky plan to broach peace. Fauzi puts his feelings on the line, leaving Daliyah conflicted. As the elections reel out of control, Barry cracks down on the political process. Leila's relationship with Cogswell creates a wedge between her and her sister.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Bedfellows
2016-08-17

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Ask for the Earth
2016-08-24

Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter’s killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswell relish in a brief escape from the world -- only to find that escape is impossible. Barry is thrown by Molly’s cold determination and haunted by images of the daughter he failed. Stuck between the woman he loves, the woman he loved, and the daughter he lost, Barry takes a hard line with the country.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: How to Live
2016-08-31

Abuddin descends into chaos. Daliyah persuades Fauzi to leave so he can be a voice of dissent, and she takes a public stand against Barry. In an attempt to regain control, Barry gives Maloof authority to shut down Leila’s opposition, and Ahmed joins to pressure his mother to surrender. Cogswell makes a forceful move that puts his career in jeopardy.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Two Graves
2016-09-07

Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.

Runtime: 60 min

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