Tyrant

Tyrant

TV-MA 2014 · 3 seasons · 32 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama, War & Politics

Canceled

The story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of the dictator of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year exile to return to his homeland, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry’s reluctant homecoming leads to a dramatic clash of cultures as he is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.

Created by Gideon Raff

Network: FX

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