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Season 2 – Tyrant

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Bassam "Barry" al-Fayeed, who has fully assimilated to living in America, is the son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry is a pediatrician in Los Angeles, but he and his family return to his native country for his nephew's wedding. It's his first visit in 20 years, but things don't go as planned. When his father dies suddenly, Barry and his family are embroiled in political upheaval and forced to stay in the country. A clash of cultures ensues as Barry is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth, which he had escaped by self-imposed exile.
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Roger Ebert RogerEbert.com 04/02/2019
Arguably the most ambitious new show of the season on any network but the narrative's potential is often wasted on thin characters and a real lack of political context. Go to Full Review Joshua Alston AV Club 06/17/2015
C-
Lack of nuance is a huge problem for Tyrant, a tragedy considering the depiction of a foreign region's struggles is a pure exercise in nuance. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 06/16/2015
B+
Tyrant is clearly trying to understand the desperation and horror in places like Syria and Yemen without trivializing that desperation. Go to Full Review Chris Cabin Collider 04/02/2019
3/5
Tyrant has grown in ambition since season one, both politically and dramatically, but its narrative faults remain and are even more potent in the light of its escalated conflicts. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 04/02/2019
From where things stand in the premiere, Tyrant has not made the kind of necessary adjustments to indicate things have been successfully turned around. Go to Full Review Nick Venable CinemaBlend 06/23/2018
And while this drama isn't as tight as those others in their best days, it's still extremely intriguing to watch a political crisis that won't be solved by some Deus ex Americana. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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hila r @RT05913846 07/02/2021 realy goooooood!!!!!!!!!!! See more 09/10/2016 Phenomenal. A great plot. We warchc See more 08/07/2016 Must watch. Excellent drama. It keeps getting better and better Awesome actors. Truly a keeper. Thumbs up! See more clinton p @Xmeromotu 07/18/2016 Everyone seems to think this is some sort of timely drama about the Middle East. Don't be silly! This show has as much to do with the Middle East as Outsiders has to do with the Appalachians or Deadwood has to do with South Dakota. You know Friends was filmed in LA, right? Nope, this show is yet another in a long line of shows seeking to replicate the magic of The Sopranos: the loving, disfunctional family as a romantic, outlaw enterprise. Sons of Anarchy did a good job. Outsiders did a fairly poor job. This one is somewhere in between. There will be many more attempts. See more 10/03/2015 This is so much better than season 1, it's almost unbelievable. It's still cheesy and affected with this impactant soap-opera aura, but the drama is good and the addendum of modern middle-eastern conflict plot makes this second (and maybe last) season very enjoyable. See more 09/12/2015 I was hooked on season 2 and hope the series is extended. The events in the series are timely and reflect current events. See more Read all reviews
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Adam Rayner

Barry Al-Fayeed

Jennifer Finnigan

Molly Al-Fayeed

Ashraf Barhom

Jamal Al-Fayeed

Moran Atias

Leila Al-Fayeed

Noah Silver

Sammy Al-Fayeed

Alice Krige

Amira Al-Fayeed

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 16, 2015 Mark of Cain Barry awaits punishment for leading a failed coup and Jamal agonizes over whether or not to execute him; Molly fights to secure Barry's freedom before it's too late; Ihab and Samira turn to desperate tactics. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 23, 2015 Enter the Fates On the verge of death, Barry scours the desert for salvation; Jamal grapples with the loss of his brother; the reality of Barry's death sets in upon Molly's return stateside as she struggles to adjust to normal life. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 30, 2015 Faith Barry is taken in by a Bedouin family, who are bound by hospitality and custom; Jamal is distraught over Tariq's drastic military action; Molly reconnects with a classmate who helps her navigate the Al-Fayeed family trust. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 7, 2015 A House Built on Sand Barry adapts to his new identity and becomes involved in the life of the village; Amira introduces a highly decorated war hero to Jamal; Ihab and Samira's plans to flee the country are thwarted. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 14, 2015 A Viper in the Palace Barry worries that his identity will be revealed when the Army of the Caliphate arrives; Tariq and Jamal's conflict reaches a breaking point; Molly and Sammy travel to Abuddin. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 21, 2015 The Other Brother Jamal wants military support from the Chinese; Barry stays in Abuddin and stands up to the Caliphate; Sammy finds out that Abdul has been kidnapped. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 28, 2015 The Awful Grace of God Jamal feels his country is spiraling out of control and is desperate for a military victory; Barry's attempt to rescue Daliyah has unintended consequences; Rami consults with Amira on how to navigate Jamal's erratic behavior. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 4, 2015 Fathers and Sons Barry wrestles with the notion that he needs the palace's support to survive; Jamal questions where Rami's loyalty lies; Sammy plans to give his money to insurgents fighting the Army of the Caliphate. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 11, 2015 Inside Men and Outside Women Jamal believes Khalil is the only person he can trust; Barry reveals to Molly that he's alive; Ahmed asks Nusrat to run away with him; Ihab zeroes in on a traitor in the Caliphate. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 18, 2015 Zanjir Barry prepares to lead a crucial mission; Jamal takes extreme action that has far-reaching ramifications; Leila doubts Jamal's ability to see them through the storm. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 25, 2015 Desert Storm Barry takes advantage of a sandstorm to overrun the Caliphate's military base; Leila re-examines her loyalties and makes a bold play in the palace; Molly uses all the resources at her disposal to try and save Barry's life. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 1, 2015 Pax Abuddin Barry encourages Rami to stay and oversee the transition; Leila cooperates with the Arab League, hoping to secure a position for herself and Ahmed in the new world order. Details

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Tyrant — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Alex Zakrzewski, Ernest R. Dickerson, Peter Weller, David Petrarca, Andrew Bernstein
Executive Producer
Howard Gordon, Glenn Gordon Caron, Gideon Raff, David Yates, Avi Nir
Screenwriter
Howard Gordon, Glenn Gordon Caron, Addison McQuigg, David Fury, Mark Richard, Mark Richard, Christopher Keyser, Cassie Pappas, David Fury
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 16, 2015