Tyrant: A Heart-Pounding Drama of Politics, Family, and Power

Tyrant is a powerful drama about the struggle for power in the Middle East. It follows the story of Bassam "Barry" Al-Fayeed, a California pediatrician who returns to his fictional homeland of Abbudin after twenty years of absence. Barry is the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator but has been living in the United States since the age of 16. Now he must face the prospect of assuming a role in his family’s oppressive regime. Tyrant is a thrilling and intense story that explores themes of loyalty, family, and power. It stars Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, and Fares Fares. The show also features guest stars such as Salim Daw, Faran Tahir, and Alice Krige. The series is executive-produced by Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff, and Craig Wright.