故事以动荡的中东局势为背景,重点描述一个美国家庭在中东工作的种种经历。巴里(亚当·雷纳 Adam Rayner 饰)是某中东国家统治者的儿子,在自我流放20年之后,他带着美国妻子和孩子回到了饱受战火折磨的祖国——来参加侄子的婚礼。他一回来就卷入了危险的政治游戏,迫使他再次面对那个他年少时就已经抛弃的家庭。With Jamal's life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.