The Assassin (2025)★ 6.1/10

GB · 45 min · July 25, 2025 · 2 seasons

Drama
Thriller

Directed by: Lisa Mulcahy, Daniel Nettheim, Terry McDonough, Sarah O'Gorman

Written by: Krissie Ducker, Selina Lim, Harry Williams, Jack Williams, Hamish Wright

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.

Original title

The Assassin

Storyline

Secluded on a remote Greek island and armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother, Julie. When the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie's dangerous past catches up with her, forcing the two of them to flee the island and go on the run together. From there, Edward's quest for truth clashes with Julie's secrecy; whilst they are forced to work together in a fight for survival, testing their dysfunctional relationship to its limits. Amid uncovering a dark conspiracy they believe to be their only threat, a greater danger emerges that will destroy their relationship entirely. In a race against time, Julie fights to save Edward and salvage their relationship, as past and present collide in a showdown across the globe.

Rating

6.1 / 10 · 6,222

Companies

All3Media International, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Two Brothers Pictures, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), AMC+, CTV Toronto, Crave, Max, Mediaset España, NBC Universal Global Distribution

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