TV series
Tyrant
2014–2016, English, on FX. Created by Gideon Raff.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 32
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2016
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
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Latest episode
S3 E10: Two Graves
Aired 7 September 2016
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Gideon RaffCreator
- Adam RaynerBarry Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Jennifer FinniganMolly Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Moran AtiasLeila Al-Fayeed · 32 ep
- Ashraf BarhomJamal Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Noah SilverSammy Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Anne WintersEmma Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Sibylla DeenNusrat Al Fayeed · 32 ep
- Waleed ElgadiWalid Rashid · 32 ep
- Alice KrigeAmira Al-Fayeed · 22 ep
- Caroline BoultonCHB journalist · 10 ep
- Amir BoutrousZiad · 10 ep
- Nathan ClarkeMunir Al-Yazbek · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 June 2014
- Last aired
- 7 September 2016
- Network
- FX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Tyrant: quick answers
Is Tyrant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Tyrant are there?
Tyrant has 3 seasons and 32 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Tyrant finished?
Yes. Tyrant was cancelled in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Tyrant suitable for kids?
Tyrant is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Tyrant?
If you liked Tyrant, try Bodyguard, Homeland, The Honourable Woman.
Who created Tyrant?
Tyrant was created by Gideon Raff and stars Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias.