Network: FX
Episodes: 32 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: June 24, 2014 — September 7, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Adam Rayner, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Jennifer Finnigan, Anne Winters, Noah Silver, Mehdi Dehbi, Fares Fares, Alice Krige, Salim Daw, and Justin Kirk.
TV show description:
This dramatic series follows the story of an unassuming American family that’s drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) is the youngest son of a war-torn country’s controversial dictator. He returns to his homeland for his nephew’s wedding after a self-imposed 20-year exile in America. Upon his return, Barry is immediately thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.
He braces himself to confront the stark realities of his father and older brother Jamal’s (Ashraf Barhom) harsh rule, and finds himself at odds with Jamal’s wife, Leila (Moran Atias). She believes strongly in a firm, unforgiving regime.
Although Barry’s wife Molly (Jennifer Finnigan) struggles to comprehend her husband’s apprehension, Barry is unable and unwilling to make his all-American family understand his unease over returning home.
Emma (Anne Winters), their 17-year-old daughter, adores her father and shares his disdain for the extravagances of her extended family. Meanwhile, their son, 16-year-old Sammy (Noah Silver), revels in the lavish lifestyle that their “royal” status brings. He also dangerously tests cultural divides with his poorly disguised interest in the family’s handsome bodyguard, Abdul (Mehdi Dehbi).
Barry’s only warm memory of his childhood — his boyhood friend Fauzi (Fares Fares) — wants nothing to do with him. Fauzi is now a journalist, whose reports on the abuses of the Al-Fayeed rule resulted in his arrest and torture.
Now, Barry must now confront the life he once fled. With his father’s health in decline, everyone — Jamal, their mother Amira (Alice Krige), their father’s top advisor Yussef (Salim Daw), and even easygoing US diplomat John Tucker (Justin Kirk) — expects him to assume a more active role in both the family and the regime.
Episode #32 — Two Graves
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.
First aired: September 7, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Tyrant TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourthseason?
only show that may be better than “The Americans”…
great show…can’t wait for next season…
DEFINITELY DO NOT CANCEL..Great original SHOW..Please keep it on !~!~
Love this show !!!! Started watching because of Eric Boling on The Five (Fox) My husband even likes it and about all he watches is the History Channel. Keep it going please.
no,no,please don’t cancel.I truly can not wait for the next show.It is the BEST series Ihave seen in a long time
Please do not cancel this mini series. It I the most riveting stories on the air. I am disappointed that it is only on once week but the thought of it being canceled is unimaginable. I love the cast . This show rocks.
Please do not cancel. Refreshing new show with great characters and story line
R u kidding…… This is one of the BEST tv series on TV.
You would be a fool to cancel. I have ideas for next season if you need help writing
My husband & I love this show because it is not another “formula” show with the same scripts.
Please renew the show, I watch it every Tuesday faithfully. It is one of my favorite shows!!
Love the show keep it!
renew the show, figure out how the show can survive
Please do not cancel. Love this show! Jamal is right and street smart. Basann us the tyrant! Look forward to next season!
This is my favorite show. It is like a great novel. In fact, I would read this if it were available in a novel series. How about filming in Morocco? Or Greece?
This a great series. This show should not be cancelled !