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Tyrant

2014 – 2016Show3 seasons32 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic567.8Rotten Tomatoes60%78%

A tense, intriguing drama series about politics and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

3 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S2E12 "Pax Abuddin" 8.8

Episodes

8.0
8.3
7.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Geopolitical Drama
  • Dynastic Power Struggle
  • Clash of Cultures
  • High-Stakes Politics
  • Dysfunctional Family Saga
  • Middle Eastern Setting
  • Political Intrigue
  • Cultural Displacement
  • Authoritarian Regime

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Michael Lehmann, Peter Weller
Written by
Addison McQuigg, Daniel Goldfarb, Christopher Keyser
Produced by
Emmy Grinwis, Dennis Hammer, Ron Bozman
Music by
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna

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Facts

June 24, 2014 · September 7, 2016 · Ended

First aired
June 24, 2014
Last aired
September 7, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Israel
Available in
32 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tyrant?"

Questions about Tyrant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tyrant?

Hulu

In the United States, Tyrant streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Tyrant worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (58).

Which season of Tyrant is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Pax Abuddin (season 2, episode 12) at 8.8, and the lowest is Two Graves (season 3, episode 10) at 6.6.

How long does it take to watch Tyrant?

32 h

About 32 hours: 32 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.