A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1
Documentary • 48 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Episode one follows Bashar and Asma's journey to become president and first lady of Syria against the backdrop of a troubled and suspicious family. Bashar's father Hafez, an old-fashioned Middle East dictator who saw off six US presidents, had Bashar's older brother in mind as the next president. When he died in a car accident, a completely unprepared Bashar was the next in line for the job.
About A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad
The inside story of a family dynasty at the heart of one of the world's biggest problems.