Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Documentary
Rating: 2.0/10
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia
Overview
Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting American television's most comprehensive picture of a feud that has reshaped the Middle East.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, War & Politics, News genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 2.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and War & Politics.
- • Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ali Khamenei
Self
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud
Self
Turki Al-Faisal
Self
Mohammad Javad Zarif
Self
Adel Al-Jubeir
Self
Bashar Hafez al-Assad
Self
Martin Smith
Self
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2018-02-20
Highlights the 40 year struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia for dominance in the Middle East, in part, on behalf the the Shite or Sunni factions of Islam.
