Tyrant
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Tyrant

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.

Drama
War & Politics

Why watch this

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.

Released June 24, 2014

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Canceled
Votes
184
Seasons
3

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Adam Rayner

Adam Rayner

Barry Al Fayeed

Jennifer Finnigan

Jennifer Finnigan

Molly Al Fayeed

Moran Atias

Moran Atias

Leila Al-Fayeed

Ashraf Barhom

Ashraf Barhom

Jamal Al Fayeed

Noah Silver

Noah Silver

Sammy Al Fayeed

Anne Winters

Anne Winters

Emma Al Fayeed

Sibylla Deen

Sibylla Deen

Nusrat Al Fayeed

Waleed Elgadi

Waleed Elgadi

Walid Rashid

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