Tyrant 2014
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Overview
Tyrant is a drama series that follows an American family as they become entangled in the affairs of a volatile Middle Eastern country. The narrative centers on Bassam “Barry” Al Fayeed, the younger son of a dictator who has spent two decades living in the United States. After a self‑imposed twenty‑year exile, Barry returns to his native, war‑torn nation accompanied by his American wife and their children, traveling there to attend his nephew’s wedding. The homecoming is portrayed as reluctant, thrusting Barry back into the complex web of his family
Should you watch it?
“An American family navigates dangerous political upheaval in a Middle Eastern dictatorship.”
- Complex family dynamics amid political turmoil
- Cultural clash themes with global relevance
- Strong character development across multiple seasons
- Violent and disturbing content throughout
- Slow pacing in early episodes
you enjoy politically charged family dramas with international settings.
Contains violence, sexual content, and mature themes unsuitable for children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Pilot Jun 24, 2014
- E2 State of Emergency Jul 1, 2014
- E3 My Brother's Keeper Jul 8, 2014
- E4 Sins of the Father Jul 15, 2014
- E5 Hail Mary Jul 22, 2014
- E6 What the World Needs Now Jul 29, 2014
- E7 Preventative Medicine Aug 5, 2014
- E8 Meet the New Boss Aug 12, 2014
- E9 Gaslight Aug 19, 2014
- E10 Gone Fishing Aug 26, 2014
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Mark of Cain Jun 16, 2015
- E2 Enter the Fates Jun 23, 2015
- E3 Faith Jun 30, 2015
- E4 A House Built on Sand Jul 7, 2015
- E5 A Viper in the Palace Jul 14, 2015
- E6 The Other Brother Jul 21, 2015
- E7 The Awful Grace of God Jul 28, 2015
- E8 Fathers and Sons Aug 4, 2015
- E9 Inside Men and Outside Women Aug 11, 2015
- E10 Zanjir Aug 18, 2015
- E11 Desert Storm Aug 25, 2015
- E12 Pax Abuddin Sep 1, 2015
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Spring Jul 6, 2016
- E2 Cockroach Jul 13, 2016
- E3 The Dead and the Living Jul 20, 2016
- E4 A Prayer for Our Daughters Jul 27, 2016
- E5 Rock and a Hard Place Aug 3, 2016
- E6 Truth and Dignity Aug 10, 2016
- E7 Bedfellows Aug 17, 2016
- E8 Ask for the Earth Aug 24, 2016
- E9 How to Live Aug 31, 2016
- E10 Two Graves Sep 7, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama series.
Where is the show set?
In a fictional Middle Eastern country.
What language is spoken?
Primarily English with some Arabic dialogue.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons.
Is it appropriate for all ages?
No, it contains mature content including violence and sexual scenes.