---
title: "The Assassin"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-assassin-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 262352
imdb_id: "tt33246591"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 12
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 80
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Assassin (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-assassin-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Assassin is a 2025 British crime thriller television series created by Harry and Jack Williams for Amazon Prime Video, ZDF, and Stan. The series stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, centering on a retired assassin living on a remote Greek island who is unexpectedly visited by her estranged son from England, only for her dangerous past to catch up with them and force them on the run together. Cultural significance includes the announcement that a second season was in development by November 2025. The tone blends drama, action, adventure, mystery, and thriller elements as the characters navigate their strained relationship while fleeing from sudden danger.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired assassin on a remote Greek island reunites with her estranged son."

### Why Watch
- 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The reunion involves thorny interactions with a frustratingly distant mother before things turn deadly.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves drama and action adventure with a deadly turn of events suitable for viewers of thrilling crime series.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-thriller, #remote-island, #estranged-family, #deadly-reunion, #on-the-run

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
### Season 2 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 6 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jack Williams, Harry Williams
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keeley Hawes** as *Julie Green*
- **Freddie Highmore** as *Edward Green / Floran Bertrand*
- **Gerald Kyd** as *Luka*
- **Shalom Brune-Franklin** as *Kayla Cross*
- **Devon Terrell** as *Ezra Cross*
- **David Dencik** as *Jasper de Voogdt*
- **Ibraim Cândido** as *Afonso*
- **Gina Gershon** as *Marie Bertrand*
- **Alan Dale** as *Aaron Cross*
- **Aurora Marion** as *Housekeeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Assassin?
The series is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

### Q: Is The Assassin worth watching?
It is a crime thriller created by Harry and Jack Williams starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided text does not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Assassin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/262352)
- [The Assassin (TV Series 2025– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33246591/fullcredits/)
- [The Assassin (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Assassin_(TV_series))
- [The Assassin (TV Series 2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/262352-the-assassin/cast)
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