FX has just given the drama Tyrant, created by Gideon Raff and executive produced by Howard Gordon, a second season order. Tyrant will return in the summer of 2015 for 13 new episodes of the series, which has been averaging 5.1 million viewers over its season one run.
“We’re so proud of Tyrant’s performance throughout its first season,” said Nick Grad, co-President of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “Howard Gordon is one of the best and most successful producers in this business. His ability to combine intelligent, edge-of-your-seat storytelling with events from the current geopolitical climate is truly groundbreaking. We look forward to seeing how Tyrant grows in season two.”
“Working with John Landgraf and his team at FX has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career,” added executive producer/showrunner. “I’m truly grateful for the chance to continue working with them on this challenging and exciting project.”
The Plot:
Tyrant tells the story of an unassuming American family drawn into the inner workings of a turbulent fictional 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.
