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Season 1 – Tyrant

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Bassam "Barry" al-Fayeed, who has fully assimilated to living in America, is the son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry is a pediatrician in Los Angeles, but he and his family return to his native country for his nephew's wedding. It's his first visit in 20 years, but things don't go as planned. When his father dies suddenly, Barry and his family are embroiled in political upheaval and forced to stay in the country. A clash of cultures ensues as Barry is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth, which he had escaped by self-imposed exile.
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Tyrant — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Realizing a uniquely vital representation of life in the Middle East, Tyrant mostly thrives as a biting family drama set against immersive scenery.

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Stephanie Abraham Bitch Media By not choosing a specific country, everything's mishmashed. Jan 21, 2021 Full Review Ross Jones Daily Telegraph (UK) As a creaky, unusually violent and grandiose soap, Tyrant kind of works. But as a piece of revolutionary television, it's a failed state. Rated: 2/5 Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Allison Keene Collider It's a show that could start an important dialogue, or it could just be a glossy and opulent family drama. Either way, like Bassam, I feel compelled to stay. Rated: B+ Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) Some of the acting and directing leaves much to be desired. But because it is such a fresh story to come on the small screen, Tyrant is definitely a must-watch. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Dustin Rowles Uproxx While noting the problems with the pilot, I am intrigued by it. I want to see where it goes, and goddamnit, I trust FX, which hasn't let us down yet in the drama department. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk If The Honourable Woman was a crossword without clues, this is more like a shopping list scrawled in felt pen. Rated: 3/5 Jul 24, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mohan Carl P An Underrated series Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Benmadley777 It would be a far better show and grade of stars if the audience was not forced to sit through repeated homosexual scenes. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/03/23 Full Review Audience Member absolutely amazing season, there is much to love about it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I could not get past the complete cultural misappropriations n rape scenes??...the undertones are disturbing. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Could not get past the second episode, sorry. This series is poorly acted, full of plot holes and situations that are just plain dumb. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Give it a chance. You will get addicted. Season 1 is good, 2 is great, 3 even better! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Rayner

Barry Al-Fayeed

Jennifer Finnigan

Molly Al-Fayeed

Ashraf Barhom

Jamal Al-Fayeed

Fares Fares

Fauzi Nadal

Moran Atias

Leila Al-Fayeed

Noah Silver

Sammy Al-Fayeed

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 24, 2014 Pilot A California pediatrician who is the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator reluctantly agrees to return home with his American family for his nephew's wedding. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 1, 2014 State of Emergency Barry must put his plans to return to America on hold when his older brother is incapacitated; Barry's nephew's new bride is kidnapped by terrorists. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2014 My Brother's Keeper Barry's decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotions; the discovery of new evidence in connection to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 15, 2014 Sins of the Father Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father looms; Jamal struggles to regain confidence in the bedroom. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 22, 2014 Hail Mary Jamal prepares to throw down the gauntlet on the thousands of citizens gathered in the plaza to protest his reign; Barry scrambles to put together a summit in the hopes of avoiding violence and bloodshed. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 29, 2014 What the World Needs Now Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid; Jamal is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the lives of his family and his country forever. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 5, 2014 Preventative Medicine Jamal is terrified to discover that Sheik Rashid may actually survive Jamal's brutal attack; Amira's disclosure of a twenty year old secret leads Barry to question everything he's ever believed about his father. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 12, 2014 Meet the New Boss Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; Jamal stops at nothing to prove his worth to his brother. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 19, 2014 Gaslight When Molly learns of the consequences awaiting her family, her relationship with Barry is forced to its limit; Jamal shows his dedication in punishing those that cross him; plans for the coup take form. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 26, 2014 Gone Fishing Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for; Jamal's rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Lehmann, David Petrarca, David Yates
Executive Producer
Howard Gordon, Craig Wright, Glenn Gordon Caron, Gideon Raff, David Yates, Michael Lehmann, Peter Noah, Avi Nir
Screenwriter
Howard Gordon, David Matthews, Glenn Gordon Caron, Chris Levinson, Glenn Gordon Caron, Peter Noah, Gideon Raff, Nadia Conners, Christopher Keyser
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 24, 2014