Series synopsis
The Assassins, also known as الحشاشين is a drama action & adventure television series that premiered on WATCH iT! on March 11, 2024. It ended on April 9, 2024. It was created by Abdul Rahim Kamal. It stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Eid, Sammy Sheik and Nicolas Mouawad.
Inspired by true history, The Assassins chronicles the rise of Hassan al-Sabbah in 11th-century Persia — the enigmatic founder of the Order of Assassins, who forged a cult of absolute loyalty and terrorised rulers across the Islamic world. Starring Karim Abdel Aziz, the series weaves together politics, faith, betrayal and bloodshed in one of the most visually ambitious and widely debated productions in Arab television history.
Premise
Inspired by true history, The Assassins chronicles the rise of Hassan al-Sabbah in 11th-century Persia — the enigmatic founder of the Order of Assassins, who forged a cult of absolute loyalty and terrorised rulers across the Islamic world. Starring Karim Abdel Aziz, the series weaves together politics, faith, betrayal and bloodshed in one of the most visually ambitious and widely debated productions in Arab television history.
Premise: Vanities and Heroes... Inspired by History
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Karim Abdel Aziz as حسن الصباح
- Ahmed Eid as زيد بن سيحون
- Sammy Sheik as برزك اميد
- Nicolas Mouawad as عمر الخيام
- Ahmed Abd El Wahab as يحيى
- Myrna Nour El Din as دنيا زاد
- Sarah Elshamy as نورهان
- Fathy Abdel Wahab as نظام الملك
Supporting cast
- Nedal Al Shafeay as ابو حامد الغزالي
- Eslam Gamal as سلطان ملك شاه
- Gihan El Shamashergy
- Mohamed Ragab
- Omar Rozik as الهادي بن حسن الصباح
- Suzan Najm Aldeen
- Omar El Shenawy
- Passant Ahmed Abu Basha
- Karim Souror
- Abed Anany
- Amina Khalil
- Mimi Gamal
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | March 11, 2024 | April 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Covenant Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power. |
March 11, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Mustansir Hardship Omar Khayaam heads east to accept a royal invitation while Hassan is forced to leave west to Cairo. There, their women continue to inspire their dreams and ambitions. |
March 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Nizari calling Hassan pledges allegiance to Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, but a sudden assassination tips the scales in the Fatimid Caliphate and puts him in an unexpected situation. |
March 13, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WATCH iT! |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 11, 2024 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2024 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 21:15:00 |