Amir Boutrous

A California paediatrician, the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator, reluctantly agrees to take his family to attend his nephew's wedding in his native country.

When his older brother, Jamal - the newly appointed president of Abbudin - is incapacitated, Barry must put his return plans on hold. Terrorists kidnap his nephew's new bride.

While Barry receives news that could destabilise everything he has worked for, Jamal gives in to his rising suspicions and begins to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

Barry's decision to remain in Abbudin garners a mixed response. The emergence of new evidence connected to the attempted murder of Jamal causes tension between the brothers.

Nerves fray as the 20th anniversary of the chemical attack ordered by Barry's father nears. Jamal has trouble regaining his confidence in the bedroom.

Molly's relationship with Barry reaches its limit when she learns of the fate awaiting her family. While plans for Barry's coup take shape, Jamal demonstrates a single-minded dedication to punishing those who cross him.