Tyrant
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 32 Episodes
60 min per episode
2014 – 2016
Premiered: Tue, Jun 24, 2014
Gideon RaffLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “Two Graves”
Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Legacy TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-14
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gideon Raff
Daniel Goldfarb, Addison McQuigg
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna
Emmy Grinwis, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, Avi Nir
Department Leadership Roster
Emmy Grinwis
Producer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tyrant
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What is Tyrant about?
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.
How many seasons does Tyrant have?
Tyrant comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Tyrant?
Key cast members in Tyrant include Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom, Noah Silver.
Who created or directed Tyrant?
Tyrant was developed and directed by Gideon Raff.