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The Kingdom: The World's Most Powerful Prince

Season 1
Prince Mohammed is heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia, the most influential country in the Middle East. As ‘Prime Minister’, the young prince has already instigated the fastest changes to Saudi society since the country’s formation in 1932. Karaoke bars, mixed crowds in restaurants, and raves in the desert have suddenly sprung up. Yet his rise to power has involved abductions, torture and murder.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Game of Thrones
    August 11, 2024
    59min
    TV-14
    For most of his life, Mohammed bin Salman has never looked like someone who might become king of Saudi Arabia. He was one of hundreds of princes, many of whom had far greater claim than him. Yet he would achieve power through a combination of ambition, brains, and brutality. Western observers and Saudi Arabian insiders give first-hand accounts of how he has outwitted his rivals to rise to the top.
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  2. S1 E2 - Kingdom Come
    August 18, 2024
    59min
    TV-14
    As the years passed, Mohammed bin Salman slowly consolidated his power. In 2015, King Abdullah died, and Salman’s father reached the throne. His son was given a number of important ministerial positions. But he was not the next in line to succeed his father. He needed to promote his profile so started a campaign to liberalize Saudi Arabia. But would his power grab prove successful?
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Colin Murray
Studio
Rogan Productions
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