Tyrant

[Sparky137]

Wow, watched the first episode of this last night. From the makers of Homeland. Currently only via download in the UK but if/when it is broadcast over here its worth watching. An IMDB rating of 8.4 and well deserved.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2568204/?ref_=fn_al_tt...

[rsv gone!]

The pilot seemed pretty good. It looks like it could develop.

[Fer]

Has some interesting concepts. I look forward to seeing which way it goes.

[Elroy Blue]

This is now on Fox. First episode available on catch up. Really enjoyed it and lots of potential

[BlackLabel]

Have just been catching up on this - it's very good. Apart from the initial rapey stuff there is actually something really likable about President Jamal. It's the uncle who is the real tyrant. And to be honest 'Barry' is a naive idiot.

[Equilibrium25]

I stumbled across this on Fox a year or so back as well. Thought it was excellent and I am hoping for a second series.

Jamal did indeed have some likeable qualities amongst the bad stuff - a well-written and acted screwed-up individual.

[rsv gone!]

Second series is five episodes in.

[Fer]

So I have just noticed! Thank you.

[Elroy Blue]

When did the second series start?

[unrepentant]

Enjoying the second series. Still find "Barry" unbelievable as an Arab and he doesn't really blend into a Bedouin village but never mind. I'm liking the "ISIS" story line, gives it some contemporary relevance.

Ashraf Barhom who plays Jamal is a Christian Arab from Israel. Quite a combo!

Moran Atias whom plays Jamal's wife is also Israeli and is easy on the eye....

[BlackLabel]

Have been watching it online so not sure where we are episode wise in the UK but after the non execution of 'Barry' it's all turned a bit silly imo - a random long lost son called in to run things for the President, and 'Barry' is now some kind of super duper (anti-Jihadi) rebel militia leader and even the son has joined in. And now 'Barry' is even talking to the President and acting as some kind of agony aunt.

[Elroy Blue]

Is the second series showing in the UK yet?

[SpeedBash]

Elroy Blue said:

Is the second series showing in the UK yet?

Not yet but I believe it will be back on FOX.

My guess is in September.

[MikeyC]

Holy thread resurrection ...

just been watching some of these (S1) and have to say it's great viewing - can highly recommend it !

heads up, just noticed Season 3 is due soon (Jul)

[BlackLabel]

Season 3 just ended and Fx aren't renewing the show.

Season 1 was very good, 2 was a bit uninspiring at times but the last one was just ridiculous - utter crap.