Tyrant

When Barrys older brother, Jamal, the newly appointed President of Abbudin, is incapacitated, Barry must put his plans to return to America on hold. His life is further complicated, when his nephews new bride is kidnapped by terrorists.

Tensions boil as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barrys father, President Khaled Al-Fayeed looms. Barry’s plan to defuse the situation runs into heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to regain confidence in the bedroom.

Barry convinces Jamal to meet with exiled opposition leader Sheik Rashid. But when the meeting takes a turn for the worse, Jamal is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the lives of his family and his country forever.

Fed up with Jamals unpredictable and violent nature, Barry conspires to start a coup and remove his brother from office; while at the same time Jamal is so moved by Barrys willingness to do the unthinkable and hasten Sheik Rashids demise, that he stops at nothing to prove his worth to his brother.

On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything hes worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Jamals rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

Molly returns to the U.S., but struggles to adjust to life without Barry. Meanwhile, Jamal deals with the loss of a close relative.

Barry attempts to adjust to his new identity. A highly decorated war hero is introduced to Jamal.

Barry opts to stay in Abbudin and take a stand against the Caliphate. Jamal leans on the Chinese diplomat to promise military support. Sammy is shocked to learn that Abdul has been kidnapped by the Caliphate.

Suffering heavy losses, Barry wrestles with the notion that he needs the palace’s support to survive. As paranoia builds within Jamal, he questions where Rami’s loyalty lies. Stricken by Abdul’s death, Sammy plans to give his money to insurgents fighting the Army of the Caliphate.

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Barry discovers that his hold over Abuddin is tenuous. Sammy embarks on a risky relationship. Ihabs desire for revenge is given an outlet. Fauzi returns to Abuddin and is thrust into a political role. Molly’s routine visit to a military hospital goes awry, spelling terrible consequences for the future of Abuddin.

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Barrys tough policies put Daliyah in grave danger. Al-Qadi enacts a risky plan to broach peace. Fauzi puts his feelings on the line, leaving Daliyah conflicted. As the elections reel out of control, Barry cracks down on the political process. Leilas relationship with Cogswell creates a wedge between her and her sister.

Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter’s killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswell relish in a brief escape from the world -- only to find that escape is impossible. Barry is thrown by Molly’s cold determination and haunted by images of the daughter he failed. Stuck between the woman he loves, the woman he loved, and the daughter he lost, Barry takes a hard line with the country.

Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.