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The Assassin•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

6.9/10 · 411 votesJul 25, 202549 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byLisa Mulcahy

Written byHarry Williams, Jack Williams

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 1 Episodes6

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Cast6

Keeley Hawes

Julie Green

Freddie Highmore

Edward Green / Floran Bertrand

Gerald Kyd

Luka

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Kayla Cross

Devon Terrell

Ezra Cross

David Dencik

Jasper de Voogdt

Crew4

Lisa Mulcahy

Director

Harry Williams

Writer

Jack Williams

Writer

Andrej Riabokon

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Assassin season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 411 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Lisa Mulcahy and written by Harry Williams, Jack Williams, it aired on July 25, 2025.

Next: E2 · Episode 2 Best of Season 1