Assassin's shadow: hawes & highmore thriller delivers a gripping new prime series

The streaming landscape is a brutal battlefield, a constant deluge of content threatening to drown the viewer in choice. But amidst the noise, Amazon Prime’s ‘The Assassin’ emerged last July, a genuinely unsettling thriller that managed to snag attention and, thankfully, a second season.

A family secret turns deadly

Starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore – the team behind ‘The Tourist’ and ‘The Missing’ – the series initially presented as a simple escape: a young man, Edward (Highmore), seeking solace with his estranged mother, Julie (Hawes), on a remote Greek island. That premise quickly crumbled under the weight of a shocking revelation: Julie isn’t just a grieving mother; she’s a retired assassin, and Edward’s arrival triggers a desperate fight for survival.

Hawes delivered a career-defining performance, garnering widespread praise for her chilling portrayal of a woman haunted by her past. Social media exploded with accolades, fans flooding Instagram with comments like, ‘Keeley morphing effortlessly into an amazing role,’ and ‘Absolutely phenomenal!’ – a testament to the series' immediate impact.

Second season on the horizon

The buzz didn’t fade; Amazon swiftly announced a second season, currently filming in Malta, marking a welcome shift in location. Production is reportedly underway, promising a continuation of the escalating tension and exploration of Edward and Julie’s intertwined histories. Fans can anticipate a late-year release, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this taut, suspenseful narrative.

For those who missed the initial offering, ‘The Assassin’ presents a compelling premise: a quiet existence shattered by a shocking inheritance. It’s a dark, intelligent thriller that swiftly establishes a compelling dynamic between Hawes and Highmore. Don’t let the initial wave of content fatigue fool you – this series deserves your attention.

Stream ‘The Assassin’ now on Prime Video.