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The Best Episodes of The Assassin

Every episode of The Assassin ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Assassin!

Best episode
S1E5 Episode 5
7.2288 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Episode 1
6.9423 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.0avg
Binge time
9h 38m
12 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Assassin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(288 votes)

    S1:E5

    The pieces finally start falling into place for Julie – does she know who might be responsible for the catastrophic trail of events?

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Selina Lim

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  2. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(333 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writer:Hamish Wright

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  3. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(309 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writer:Krissie Ducker

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  4. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(290 votes)

    S1:E4

    Across Europe, news breaks about the tragedy Julie and Edward witnessed on the island, and they become the targets of a police manhunt.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams, Hamish Wright

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  5. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(287 votes)

    S1:E6

    As a dramatic final showdown prepares to take place, shocking truths are revealed to Edward that make him question everything he thought he knew about his life.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Krissie Ducker

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  6. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(423 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  7. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E1

    When Kayla disappears, Edward reunites with Julie to search for answers. Their fractured relationship is put to the test as they bury the past to protect Edward's future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E2

    When a run in with interpol threatens to derail Julie and Edward's search for Kayla, they refuse to give up. But the harder they push, the more a corrupt underworld is exposed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E3

    As Julie and Edward get closer to the truth, Ezra takes matters into his own hands, putting himself, and everyone else at risk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E4

    As key pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Edward and Julie face mounting pressure as their search takes a dramatic turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E5

    Secrets from the past come to light, revealing connections that make Edward question everything he thought he knew about the people he loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Assassin Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E6

    As the threat to Kayla escalates, Edward and Julie are pushed closer together, forcing him to put his trust in her once more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of The Assassin. It scored 7.2/10 from 288 votes. Directed by Daniel Nettheim and written by Selina Lim, it aired on July 25, 2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

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