Series synopsis
The Assassin is a British drama crime mystery television series that premiered on Prime Video on July 25, 2025. It was created by Jack Williams, Harry Williams. It stars Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore, Gerald Kyd and Shalom Brune-Franklin.
Secluded on a remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie has a somewhat thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward, visiting from England. Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.
Premise
Secluded on a remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie has a somewhat thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward, visiting from England. Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keeley Hawes as Julie Green
- Freddie Highmore as Edward Green
- Gerald Kyd as Luka
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Kayla Cross
- Devon Terrell as Ezra Cross
- David Dencik as Jasper de Voogdt
- Gina Gershon as Marie Bertrand
- Alan Dale as Aaron Cross
Supporting cast
- Georgina Bitmead as Young Julie
- Tsvetolyub Iliev as Ivan
- Frédéric Matona as French Gunman
- Ivan Nenchev as Viktor
- Danielle Olanipekun as Check In Lady
- Dionisis Moustaklis as Andreas
- Mohamed Chahrour as Guard Daw
- Oleksandr Yatsenko as Grigor
- Florin Piersic Jr. as Vasyl
- Benjamin Lake as Young Edward
- Martin Razpopov as Guard Rezov
- Yorgos Kakakios as Dimitri
Guest cast
- Georgina Bitmead as Young Julie
- Tsvetolyub Iliev as Ivan
- Frédéric Matona as French Gunman
- Ivan Nenchev as Viktor
- Danielle Olanipekun as Check In Lady
- Dionisis Moustaklis as Andreas
- Mohamed Chahrour as Guard Daw
- Oleksandr Yatsenko as Grigor
- Florin Piersic Jr. as Vasyl
- Benjamin Lake as Young Edward
- Martin Razpopov as Guard Rezov
- Yorgos Kakakios as Dimitri
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 25, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
July 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Julie and Edward must maintain a cover and keep Julie's past hidden from their new hosts, but a surprise arrival only complicates things further. |
July 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A wedge is driven between the group but answers are close and they must press on as the danger and threat to their lives closes in. |
July 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 25, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 25, 2025 |
| Status | continue |