The Assassin (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2025, The Assassin is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Assassin stars Keeley Hawes as Julie Green, Freddie Highmore as Edward Green, Gerald Kyd as Luka and Shalom Brune-Franklin as Kayla Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assassin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assassin (2025)?
- In US, The Assassin is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assassin worth watching?
- The Assassin holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore, Gerald Kyd, Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin was released in 2025.