‘The Assassin’ is almost here and here’s how to watch every episode
‘The Assassin’ is almost here and here’s how to watch every episode
The new AMC+ thriller follows a retired contract killer and her son as they fight to outrun a dangerous past.
If you love action thrillers with sharp writing and a little bit of dark humor, you need to keep an eye on “The Assassin.” The series stars Keeley Hawes as Julie, a retired contract killer living a quiet life on a remote Greek island until her past catches up with her in a very loud way. Freddie Highmore plays her estranged son Edward, who shows up with questions about his family history right before everything explodes around them. With the creators behind “Fleabag” and “The Tourist” steering the ship, it looks fast, stylish, and seriously fun. The six-episode season premieres Thursday, Nov. 20, on AMC+.
How to watch ‘The Assassin’
- When: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 3 a.m. ET
- TV: AMC+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to AMC+
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Assassin’
When will episodes of ‘The Assassin’ come on AMC+?
“The Assassin” premieres Thursday, Nov. 20 on AMC+, and episodes drop weekly on Thursdays. There are six total episodes, so the season will run through the end of the year with the finale on Christmas Day. If you like spacing out your thrillers instead of binging them all at once, this release schedule is perfect.
Why do we recommend AMC+ for watching ‘The Assassin’?
Because it’s exclusive to AMC+. You won’t find “The Assassin” on any other streamer. Plans start at $7 per month for the ad-supported tier, or you can go ad-free for $10 per month. If you’d rather save a little over the long run, the annual ad-free option comes out to about $8 per month when billed upfront.
Can you watch episodes of ‘The Assassin’ for free?
Yep. AMC+ offers a seven-day free trial, so you can check out the first episode (or two) of “The Assassin” without paying anything. After that, plans start at $7 per month for the ad-supported tier, or $10 per month for ad-free. If you’d rather wait and binge all six episodes at once, you can easily finish the full season within a single paid month.
AMC+
AMC+ is a premium subscription streaming bundle owned by AMC Networks. It offers curated access to award-winning originals, indie films, and prestige television. Launched in June 2020, the service combines content from AMC with flagship brands such as BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, delivering a rich library of exclusive programming and early episode access.
Watch the trailer for ‘The Assassin’
What is ‘The Assassin’ about?
“The Assassin” follows Julie, a retired assassin trying to live a quiet life on a peaceful Greek island. Her son Edward shows up out of nowhere, digging for the truth about his father, and before they can even get through a real conversation, Julie’s past storms back with a vengeance. What starts as an awkward reunion turns into a full-on fight for survival as the two go on the run together.
The show stars Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore, Gina Gershon, Gerald Kyd, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Devon Terrell, Alan Dale, Richard Dormer, Jack Davenport, and David Dencik. Created by Harry and Jack Williams, the team behind hits like “Fleabag” and “The Missing,” it mixes action, dark wit, and the messy dynamic of a mother and son forced to trust each other in the worst possible circumstances.
After you watch the first episode of ‘The Assassin,’ let us know what you think in the comments below.
What other thriller TV shows can you watch on AMC+?
If “The Assassin” gets you in the mood for more tense, stylish thrillers, AMC+ has some great options. Start with “Dark Winds,” a gripping noir mystery set in the Navajo Nation that blends crime, culture, and supernatural tension. Then check out “Hell on Wheels,” a gritty post–Civil War drama full of revenge, lawlessness, and frontier conflict. And if you want something moody and atmospheric, “Black Snow” mixes cold-case mystery with small-town secrets in a way that’s incredibly bingeable.
The Assassin
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.