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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!

Binge this in 4h 52m•Peaking at 7.1/10

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Assassin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(263 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    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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  2. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(244 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    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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  3. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(220 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    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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  4. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(223 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    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 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(319 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    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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  6. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(219 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "The Assassin". It scored 7.1/10 based on 263 votes. Directed by Lisa Mulcahy and written by Hamish Wright, it aired on 7/25/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".