Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia

Season 1

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.

20182 episodesTV-MA

Talk Show and Variety

Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buy

Terms apply

Prime membership required

S1 E1 - Episode 1
February 19, 2018
1 h 53 min
TV-MA
A dangerous rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war. From revolution in Iran, reaction by Saudi Arabia, and wars in Afghanistan, Lebanon and Iraq, how religion and power politics drive perpetual conflict.
Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buy
S1 E2 - Episode 2
February 26, 2018
53min
TV-MA
The final part of the continuing story. While Iran extends its power from Iraq into Syria and Lebanon, Saudi Arabia is making a stand in Yemen, with deadly consequences for the region.
Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buy