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The Best Episodes of The Assassin Season 1

Every episode of The Assassin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Assassin Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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 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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  6. 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of The Assassin season 1. 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 is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".