Tyrant 2014

Overview

Tyrant is a television drama series that first aired in 2014. The program follows the story of an unassuming American family who are drawn into the complex workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. The central character is Bassam Al Fayeed, also known as Barry, who is the younger son of a powerful dictator. After spending two decades in a self-imposed exile to escape the corruption and despair of his native land, Barry has built a life in America. He eventually returns to his homeland alongside his American wife and children to attend his nephew's wedding. This homecoming marks the end of his long absence and forces him to confront the familial and national politics of his youth. The narrative explores the resulting clash of cultures as Barry is pulled back into the environment he once sought to leave behind. The series, which is categorized under the genres of drama and war and politics, depicts the challenges faced by the family within this volatile political landscape.