Tyrant
2014
FX
3 Seasons
32 Episodes
9
(2 votes)

FX Axes Tyrant – No Season 4

Current Show Status
Tyrant season 4 — Canceled
Latest Episode Aired Wed 9/7/2016 Two Graves Season 3: Episode 10
Next Episode Show ended 32 episodes total
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Series production info and plot

Tyrant is a family drama and political thriller created by Gideon Raff (Prisoners of War, Homeland) and developed by Howard Gordon and Craig Wright. The series is produced by Teakwood Lane Productions, Keshet Broadcasting, FXP and Fox 21 Television Studios and has originally premiered on FX in June 2014. The third installment of Tyrant contains 10 episodes and premiered on July 6, 2016.

The story of Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed (Adam Rayner) is at the heart of the plot. He is one of two sons of a tyrant in an unnamed country in the Middle East, who has been trying to escape his past for decades. Now a US pediatrician with an American wife and kids and no plans to return to his previous life, Bassam is forced by circumstances to return home for a relative’s wedding. He is immediately drawn into a political intrigue that quickly turns into a serious crisis, and before it goes any further, he has to act decisively.

Criticism and renewal potential

The series looked very promising due to its immediate relevance to current events, but, according to many critical reviews, failed to deliver the drama, and to create a compelling set of characters or a convincing portrayal of the Middle Eastern politics or society. The series originally premiered to 2.1 million viewers, and the second season debuted with an audience of 1.06 million, which turned out to be the season low. The current chapter opened with a similar 1.04 million viewer audience, but immediately adjusted down to an average of 0.74 million viewers. The show has a 7.9/10 IMDb score, and has had decent reviews from the viewers on the review aggregator websites. No word has come from FX regarding the future of Tyrant, so please stay tuned for announcements.

Season 3 recap

On September 7, 2016 the third and final season of FX's Middle East-set political thriller Tyrant has concluded its broadcast. Episode 10 which served as the series finale, “Two Graves”, aired to an audience of 0.72 million viewers, which is merely a half of last season's average. A desert war waged between the Caliphate and Abuddin serves as the backdrop to one of the darkest episodes of the series, which leaves Abuddin's future uncertain. Many of the industry experts expressed surprise at the recent cancelation of the series., yet the ratings dynamic over the course of the series' run pointed to this unseemly end. Fox 21, the production company behind the series, is said to be looking for a way to keep the show in production, but for now its future prospects remains unclear. Should it find a home at a different network, we will be sure to inform you.

Latest news

UPDATED September 8, 2016: On the day of Tyrant's season 3 finale FX has announced the cancelation of the series. The show is set to conclude due to the catastrophic three-fold ratings decline over the course of its three-season run, so its potential did not seem particularly strong to the network officials. Tyrant has run its course, and we are grateful for the stories that it has managed to tell. Farewell, Tyrant.


Episodes

Season 3 Season 2 Season 1
#NameAir Dates
1Spring Jul 6, 2016
2Cockroach Jul 13, 2016
3The Dead and the Living Jul 20, 2016
4Prayer for Our Daughters Jul 27, 2016
5Rock and a Hard Place Aug 3, 2016
6Truth and Dignity Aug 10, 2016
7Bedfellows Aug 17, 2016
8Ask for the Earth Aug 24, 2016
9How to Live Aug 31, 2016
10Two Graves Sep 7, 2016
#NameAir Dates
1Mark of Cain Jun 16, 2015
2Enter the Fates Jun 23, 2015
3Faith Jun 30, 2015
4A House Built on Sand Jul 7, 2015
5A Viper in the Palace Jul 14, 2015
6The Other Brother Jul 21, 2015
7The Awful Grace of God Jul 28, 2015
8Fathers and Sons Aug 4, 2015
9Inside Men and Outside Women Aug 11, 2015
10Zanjir Aug 18, 2015
11Desert Storm Aug 25, 2015
12Pax Abuddin Sep 1, 2015
#NameAir Dates
1Pilot Jun 24, 2014
2State of Emergency Jul 1, 2014
3My Brother's Keeper Jul 8, 2014
4Sins of the Father Jul 15, 2014
5Hail Mary Jul 22, 2014
6What the World Needs Now Jul 29, 2014
7Preventative Medicine Aug 5, 2014
8Meet the New Boss Aug 12, 2014
9Gaslight Aug 19, 2014
10Gone Fishing Aug 26, 2014

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0 2 Caito  April 17, 2017
Fox is so f-ing stupid. They give unrealistic expectations for the ratings of their shows because they're arrogant enough to believe they're actually going to find another Simpsons or Family Guy. When all their new shows inevitably fall short, they cancel and put on a new show. Comedy Central does the same thing. This is why traditional cable is dying, other than maybe AMC or TBS.
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0 2 mustapha musty  December 12, 2016
Am sincerely disappointed with FX and if tyrant season 4 is not released then am no more going to watch any of their series anymore
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0 0 JessicaB  December 10, 2016
Why?!
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0 2 Chris pruett  November 30, 2016
I loved this show. We should at least get a final episode to wrap things up. I'm so tired of getting interested in a series just to have it canceled with no warning.
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0 1 Aisha  November 29, 2016
It was a great show, that is not fair at all Fox,
Why you cancelled? Bring back tyrant
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0 1 SARA BUSTAMONTE  November 27, 2016
THAT WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE T.V. SERIES. GUESS I WON'T BE WATCHING FX ANYMORE!!!
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0 0 Josh McIntosh SARA BUSTAMONTE  November 28, 2016
This is so not fair FX. This was a great show. FX has to bring it back. I look forward to watching tyrant just like empire
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0 1 Reign  November 15, 2016
This show CANNOT be over!!! I love it too much and the story has to Continue. Too many questions are left unanswered. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!! #TYRANTS4
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0 0 Oyeniyi farsh  November 9, 2016
Hello, I'm from [censored]ia
Don't be surprised by that, I love the TV series that u can't wait for the season 4 to be out,
My questions are:
Who won the election ?
Did Basam won ?

Can you make all this up in season 4 ?
Please
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0 1 Sani Kabir  November 5, 2016
So after all the interesting and thrilling journey,you people are dropping it out here unexpectedly?I never expected that to be possible all the way.It's one of a kind,you could have adjusted it.You had made some mistakes far behind so far.But we have faith that you can fix it,which you already did.We believe you can do this and always will.Please put this into a serious consideration and I bet will never let you down. With lots of love and regards,
Kabeer. AKA; Alexa.
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0 0 Lynne 23  November 4, 2016
Come on you cant leave Tyrant hanging here. Its been brilliant so far, let us see it to conclusion.
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0 0 Natalie Domingo  October 18, 2016
Why do i keep on getting hooked on these shows only to have them taken away, I love my american shows ( im from England) but im sick of them been cancel half way through. Tyrant is a great show I NEED MY SEASON 4 PLEASE
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0 2 Paul Haggarty  October 17, 2016
Wasted my time watching 3 good seasons when the show gets cancelled and everything gets left unresolved, you could have at least added a few more episodes and told the viewers how it ended. Happens so often now that's why I usually wait for a full season to see if it's getting renewed for a 2nd and isn't wasting my time.
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0 0 Frank Clark  October 14, 2016
So disgusted that Tyrant was cancelled, so sick of TV turning to mindless shows like Cupcake Wars, The View, Forged In Fire, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Counting Cars, etc. if ratings for quality shows like Tyrant are that bad then we, as a society are doomed to Idiot level entertainment. How realistic is American Pickers when the cameraman is inside the house when the owner opens the door to greet the pickers, Idiots buy into this so called realism.
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0 0 Philip  October 11, 2016
Ive never done this before writing about a movie but this is a movie im so afraid to end,pls kindly review back the viewers opinions and pls continue the movie back as i so love the movie thanks
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0 0 Adetunji Beyioku  October 10, 2016
One of the best shows I watched , please come back with new episodes
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0 0 Tunechi_OGG Adetunji Beyioku  October 15, 2016
Pleaseeee this is my best movieeeeeeee...pls don't stop it *sobs*
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0 0 Taonga  October 10, 2016
Its very devastating to learn that this awesome show will be discontinued. I really hope another network picks it up so that we can continue enjoying Tryants awesomeness.. :sad:
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0 0 Kendall Pierce  October 6, 2016
I absolutely loved Tyrant it was one of the best shows on tv. I am very sad to see it come to an end. Wish another network would pick the series up and continue it.
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0 0 William  October 3, 2016
This has to be one of the best shows to be produced that it is focusing on current global issues, don't cancel and leave us on tender hooks
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0 0 Ron Tokaryk  September 28, 2016
Totally disgusted that Tyrant is to be cancelled. One of a few shows that my wife and I enjoy faithfully.
One of a few shows that you have to wreck your brain to try to understand what is happening.
Please, re-think and run season 4.
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0 0 FGF Sweet  September 27, 2016
Tyrant, for me, has been a truly enjoyable, time appropriate and issue sensitive Series. The story, portraying dictatorship and a proposed transition into democracy is very appropriate and portrays the many realities currently happening in the Eastern world. Citing an uprising of a Caliphate and the resulting troubles is of great importance and has helped me to better understand the reality of the true life problems currently in existence. This has been an enjoyable Series and it is a shame that FX will not be continuing with a Fourth Season to properly continue, or even, conclude the story in a more appropriate manner. I shall be disappointed to see this leave our screens. PEASE, can someone other Network pick up this Series and continue this time-sensitive Series ? Why "close the door" on this issue sensitive drama ?
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0 0 Stephen1707  September 25, 2016
What a show! I have become so engrossed in this show and I'm just on season 3. Disappointed with FX not to make season 4, citing poor viewers figures. I think this is fx not knowing what they have actually got. Although fx won't make season 4 it doesn't mean that another network company won't pick it up. So Mr Gideon Raff maybe get into talks with other networks and come to a deal so season 4 is made. We want season 4!!!!!!!!!
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0 1 Paula malec  September 23, 2016
Why is it that when a series comes opens are eyes to views that we want to understand how life in other countries may be or are and governments that just when that door lets us through they close it. Tyrant was a great series it took a while but it started to get better and despite some bumps this season despite the soapy end of it really let me understand about how possibly lucky that we are that we live where we do. Despite are current problems here in the U.S. The show was fresh, entertaining, and interesting. Despite the fact it was a fictitious country you knew it was based about a moslem country a new and interesting eye without CNN bombing videos but the inner sanctum of moslem family that ran a country. Way to go FX on dropping a another hot button show I getting Netflix.
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0 0 Bertie Bosman  September 20, 2016
So dissapointing to hear the cancellation,really loved the show they got better in every episode, my best series yet, hope there is a change in the decision hoping to see the fate of barry and daliyah.
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0 0 Olivia  September 15, 2016
Sad to see it's cancelled. Amongst all that is happening, I see a true love story of "true love never dies". Daaliyah and Basaam deserves to be together....make us believe in true love once again....
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0 0 Franklin Eaglet  September 15, 2016
You've all tried, starting from FX to the rest of 'em.. Bur if no new home is @ sight and you all round it up here, "then all those hard work counted for N-O-T-H-I-N-G!
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