FX has ordered a third season of original drama series Tyrant from executive producer Howard Gordon, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions. The 10-episode third season will air in 2016.
"Tyrant's second season took the show to a new level thanks to to the skill and direction of Howard, Chris and Glenn and their creative team, the exceptional cast and a story steeped in family, loyalty and intrigue," Schier said. "We look forward to the next chapter and a sensational third season of Tyrant.
Season 2 of Tyrant was executive produced by Howard Gordon, Glenn Gordon Caron, Chris Keyser, David Fury, Gideon Raff, Avi Nir and Hugh Fitzpatrick. Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions produce.
On a Live+7 basis, Season 2 of Tyrant averaged 2.47 million total viewers and 1.05 million Adults 18-49.
The drama stars Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Ashraf Barhom, Moran Atias, Noah Silver, Alice Krige, Alexander Karim, Cameron Gharaee, Sibylia Deen and Anne Winters.
