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Season 1 – The Assassin

Play trailer 0:59 Poster for Season 1 – The Assassin Jul 2025 Mystery & Thriller Crime Play Trailer Watchlist
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A retired assassin reunites with her estranged son, but her dangerous past catches up with them, forcing them to go on the run together while uncovering a dark conspiracy that threatens their relationship.
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The Assassin — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though it struggles to find its footing between thrilling caper and comedic drama, The Assassin is sustained by the full array of talent shared between Keely Hawes and Freddie Highmore to splendid effect.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Nov 20, 2025
A series with a first-rate cast that suffers a few too many self-inflicted wounds. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Nov 20, 2025
Almost nothing anybody in The Assassin does makes sense for the person doing it. Nor does it not make sense. It’s just plot, expressed through pretty people. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Aug 5, 2025
3/5
The set-up might be a little stilted, but by the second episode it settles into solidly entertaining potboiler territory. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) Dec 11, 2025
3/5
In just six episodes, the Williams brothers don't create anything particularly memorable, but they do get the best out of their two actors, and from a supporting cast that provides effective support...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nick Bythrow Screen Rant Nov 25, 2025
6/10
The Assassin offers a globe-trotting spy thriller story where its mother-son family bond is at the center. It doesn't stick the landing in every aspect, though I found myself endeared by its multifaceted story. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Oct 9, 2025
It’s a big disappointment, then, that their latest six-part joint venture, the international comedy thriller The Assassin is something of a misfire. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Trina M @Trina861 Aug 2, 2026 Having consumed all six episodes in a single viewing, I can confidently say I had a great time. People expecting a serious spy thriller may be disappointed, but if you accept its dry British humor and embrace the fun, Keeley Hawes is fantastic throughout. See more Tasha H @TashaHo Jul 29, 2026 I almost skipped this because I hadn't heard anyone talking about it, but it turned out to be a really solid thriller. It's more character-driven than action-heavy, and I liked that it trusted the audience instead of explaining everything. See more brett M @bretthi Jun 25, 2026 Awfully lazy writing... the son/Devon Terrell makes it almost unwatchable with his over-the-top cool young-guy try-hard character... See more Media Content Department T @RT43262746 May 16, 2026 Corny action, bad writing by someone really young maybe cuz they are talking about attack on titan?, annoying characters, shalom character wanna be rebel is baddddd, man child face guy should’ve been casted as a library clerk See more Matti E @mattieskola Apr 19, 2026 The son is so annoyingly written character, that the show is unwatchable. The characters in general are poor. The plot is unconvincing. See more John E. @evanjohg123 Mar 24, 2026 Great acting and a fun plot. See more Read all reviews
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Harry Williams

Creator

Jack Williams

Creator

Keeley Hawes

Julie

Freddie Highmore

Edward

David Dencik

Jasper

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Kayla

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Retired assassin, Julie, and her estranged son, Edward, are forced to work together in a fight for survival, testing their dysfunctional relationship to its limits. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Julie and Edward must maintain a cover and keep Julie's past hidden, but a surprise arrival only complicates things further. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Arriving in Albania, the unlikely group heads in search of Julie's old handler, Damian, but Julie is distracted by her suspicions that Edward is hiding something from her. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Across Europe, news breaks about the tragedy Julie and Edward witnessed on the island, and they become the targets of a police manhunt. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 25, 2025 The pieces finally start falling into place for Julie, who learns who might be responsible for the catastrophic trail of events. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 25, 2025 A final showdown awaits Julie and Luka, who must cross the continent to confront the repercussions of Julie's past actions head-on; Marie reveals truths to Edward that makes him question everything he thought he knew about his life. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 23, 2026 Old Man Clinton forces Bill Doolin into an attempt to kill Sheriff Clay Hollister as Clay is the only witness against his two renegade sons. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lisa Mulcahy, Daniel Nettheim
Creator
Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Executive Producer
Alex Mercer, Daisy Mount, Freddie Highmore, Keeley Hawes, Sarah Hammond, Krissie Ducker, Harry Williams, Harry Williams, Jack Williams, Jack Williams, Hamish Wright
Screenwriter
Krissie Ducker, Harry Williams, Hamish Wright, Jack Williams
Network
AMC+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 25, 2025
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