The Assassin

6.8 (73 votes)• 2025•Returning Series

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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.

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Languages: English

Director: Sarah O'Gorman

Starring Cast: Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore, Gerald Kyd, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Devon Terrell, David Dencik

Cast

Keeley Hawes

Julie Green

Freddie Highmore

Edward Green

Gerald Kyd

Luka

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Kayla Cross

Devon Terrell

Ezra Cross

David Dencik

Jasper de Voogdt

Gina Gershon

Marie Bertrand

Alan Dale

Aaron Cross

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