Tyrant (2014)
2014 · 3 seasons · Drama, War & Politics
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. Starring Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom and Noah Silver.
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