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?
I think this show is honestly one that as had me glued to my tv just like The Walking Dead” and S.O.A i wouldnt know why the network would want to cancel a good F***ing show keep it going or i think it is one of the worst decesions you could do because its a good show so i would love it to continue .
Renew this is a great show….
My wife said she would leave me if they don’t renew. Please help me save my marriage.
I will go berzerk if they cancel it.
This can’t be the end !!! There are sooo many loose ends/ we have recorded and or watched every episode. seems like there are many more adventures and avenues to explore. Do not cancel please. Thank you. We need all to end well !!! (0:
please do not cancel this show I love it , the casting is the best I have seen very believable characters very authentic. look forward to it everyweek , please keep it up
Oh, no…I can’t believe it ended like that! I loved the story, the action, the suspense, and the nail biting. Please, please renew and continue the story without Barry leaving. I don’t want either brother to die but there must be some peaceful solution. Loved it and look forward to the saga continuing. Thanks so much for a great program/series.
please renew .it’s a excellent show
I like this show and would like to continue watching it. They have done a nice job.
Great series! Please RENEW … this can’t be the way it ends. This saga deserves a longer journey – a fitting end … and I would love to see the way it all plays out.
The Tyrant is a unique series giving great insight to mid eastern customs and laws. Jamal is so believable and is the great actor of this show. I just watched the finale. You can’t cancel it now!
I agree, need to be renewed
I hate the way it ended. Don’t cancel.
PLEASE RENEW! Great show.
My mother and I love this show ! Please, please bring it back!!!
Love the show,never miss it. Please renew.