The Assassin 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- July 25, 2025
- Last Aired
- July 25, 2025
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Episode 2" (★ 7.5/10)
- Created By
- Jack Williams, Harry Williams
- Network
- Prime Video
- Where to Stream
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel
What is The Assassin?
The Assassin is a television series scheduled for release in 2025. The series is a British crime thriller created by Harry and Jack Williams for Amazon Prime Video, ZDF, and Stan.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 12
- First aired
- Jul 25, 2025
- Last aired
- Jul 25, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 80 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Prime Video
Where to watch in United States
Stream
StanStream
Universal+ Amazon ChannelStream
Crave
Crave Amazon Channel
Stream
HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon ChannelStream
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsStream
Amazon Prime VideoStream
BBC Player Amazon ChannelStream
Universal+ Amazon ChannelStream
Philo
AMC Plus Apple TV channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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AcornTV Amazon Channel
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Apple TV Store
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Assassin is a television series scheduled for release in 2025. The series is a British crime thriller created by Harry and Jack Williams for Amazon Prime Video, ZDF, and Stan. The main cast features Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, along with Gerald Kyd. In the story, a retired assassin named Julie is secluded on a remote Greek island when she has a thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward, who is visiting from England. Edward is armed with questions around new information regarding his paternity and struggles to find the right time to speak to his distant mother. When the moment finally arrives, things take a deadly turn as Julie's dangerous past catches up with them. As a result, mother and son are forced to flee the island and go on the run together. Additionally, reports indicated that a second season of the series was in development.
Should you watch it?
“A retired assassin on a remote Greek island reunites with her estranged son.”
- It is a British crime thriller television series created by Harry and Jack Williams.
- The series stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
- It features action and adventure elements alongside drama.
- The reunion involves thorny interactions with a frustratingly distant mother before things turn deadly.
Watch it if you enjoy crime thrillers featuring estranged family members on the run from a dangerous past.
The tone involves drama and action adventure with a deadly turn of events suitable for viewers of thrilling crime series.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 25, 2025
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jul 25, 2025
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jul 25, 2025
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jul 25, 2025
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Jul 25, 2025
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jul 25, 2025
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 5, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 5, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 5, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 5, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 5, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Assassin?
The series is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Assassin worth watching?
It is a crime thriller created by Harry and Jack Williams starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
What is the binge duration for The Assassin?
Episode count details are not fully specified in the provided text, though a second season features six episodes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided text does not list specific essential episodes.
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