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?
NEED MORE. SUPER SHOW. DON’T CANCEL
This was a really good show I’m sorry C. it was canceled. But then again all the good shows are
Of course it got cancelled. Great story line and characters. I am so tired of quality shows being dumped and replaced with reality or stupid sitcoms.
I would love to see Tyrant continue. Perhaps Netflix would pick it up and keep it in production. Such current story lines always seem to step on some toes. Really liked this show. I had such good characters.
I want to see Tyrant back. It was a great series, loved the actors & actresses AND the story. I was hooked after the 1st showing. Please, please bring it back.
Tyrant was an AWESOME show. I am truly saddened to hear it has been canceled.
It never fails. When you have a great show it will get cancelled and in it’s place put on some dumb show instead. It showed how some want change for the good, but it is not always easy. The writers were great and so were the actors. I truly hope you bring it back for season 4. Loved watching it!
Really loved this program. Hate that it was cancelled. Bring it back!
It is unbelievable that they would cancel such an incredibly interesting drama…well written, great acting. It must have been close to the truth as someone is always trying to keep that hidden.
They always cancel the good dramas and keep putting on reality shows. I for one am tired of it.
You know those people at FOX don’t want a series that’s too close to the truth. TYRANT is/was an excellent series. Great storyline. Fabulous cast of talented actors! I hope another network will pick it up and continue with the turn I saw coming in the plot.
I don’t think it should be cancelled. It was amazing
Very disappointed series was cancelled. Was excellent show, acting superb. Was really looking forward to new season. My guess is show was too political.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tyrant and looked forward to each episode. I’m very disappointed that it was cancelled. Please bring it back.
Very disappointed that Tyrant has been canceled. This was a very interesting show that opened the door for western civilization to witness the atrocities of the middle east.