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Tyrant

Tyrant

2014Canceled3 Seasons32 Episodes6.6TMDB
FX

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

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Pilot

Jun 24, 2014 · 1h

Barry Al-Fayeed is a California pediatrician who also happens to be the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry reluctantly agrees to return home with his American family for his nephew's wedding. Events thrust him into the complex and turbulent growing pains of a nation straining to break free from dictatorial rule.

Episode 2: State of Emergency

Jul 1, 2014 · 1h

When Barry's older brother, Jamal, the newly appointed President of Abbudin, is incapacitated, Barry must put his plans to return to America on hold. His life is further complicated, when his nephew's new bride is kidnapped by terrorists.

Episode 3: My Brother's Keeper

Jul 8, 2014 · 1h

While Barry’s decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotion, the discovery of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers.

Episode 4: Sins of the Father

Jul 15, 2014 · 1h

Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father, President Khaled Al-Fayeed looms. Barry’s plan to defuse the situation runs into heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to regain confidence in the bedroom.

Episode 5: Hail Mary

Jul 22, 2014 · 1h

As 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.

Episode 6: What the World Needs Now

Jul 29, 2014 · 1h

Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid. But when the meeting takes a turn for the worse, Jamal is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the lives of his family and his country forever.

Episode 7: Preventative Medicine

Aug 5, 2014 · 1h

Jamal is terrified to discover that Sheik Rashid may actually survive Jamal's brutal attack, while Amira's disclosure of a twenty year old secret leads Barry to question everything he's ever believed about his father.

Episode 8: Meet the New Boss

Aug 12, 2014 · 1h

Fed up with Jamal's unpredictable and violent nature, Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; while at the same time Jamal is so moved by Barry's willingness to do the unthinkable and hasten Sheik Rashid's demise, that he stops at nothing to prove his worth to his brother.

Episode 9: Gaslight

Aug 19, 2014 · 1h

As the plans for the coup continue to take shape, Jamal proves how far he will go to punish those who oppose him, and Barry's relationship with Molly is pushed to the limit after she learns of the repercussions that await their family.

Episode 10: Gone Fishing

Aug 26, 2014 · 1h

On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Jamal's rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Tyrant Season 1 premiere?

Tyrant Season 1 premiered on June 24, 2014.

How many episodes are in Tyrant Season 1?

Tyrant Season 1 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of Tyrant Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Pilot". It aired on June 24, 2014.

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