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Tyrant

TV-MA1h2014Gideon Raff
IMDb: 7.7/10
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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.

DramaWar & PoliticsActionThriller
Middle EastPoliticsDictatorshipPresidentUprisingArab-americanPolitical Assassination

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What is Tyrant (2014) 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…

Who stars in Tyrant?

Tyrant stars Adam Rayner (Barry Al Fayeed), Jennifer Finnigan (Molly Al Fayeed), Moran Atias (Leila Al-Fayeed), Ashraf Barhom (Jamal Al Fayeed), Noah Silver (Sammy Al Fayeed). The series was created by Gideon Raff.

Is Tyrant worth watching?

Tyrant holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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