"Are you really not going to tell me why you’re some kind of perimenopausal James Bond?” asks Edward (played by Freddie Highmore), the estranged son of Keeley Hawes' character Julie. And that is not even the most difficult question the retired hitwoman has to answer when her past resists her and the two of them are forced to go on the run.
Below, we reveal where to watch “The Assassin” online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"The Assassin" premieres on Friday, July 25.
• UK— Amazon Prime (FREE 30-day trial)
• Aus — Stan
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Ok, it might sound a bit contrived but it actually works. Hawes seem to have the most fun as the kick ass middle aged woman called out of retirement for the inevitable "one last job" while Highmore follows behind trying to assemble what he can of his own back story through the smokescreen of secrecy laid by his mother.
A great supporting cast including Gina Gershon, Jack Davenport, Richard Dormer and Alan "Jim from Neighbours" Dale plus dramatic action scenes and crazy plot twists provide plenty of reasons to suspend disbelief. Set on a beautiful Greek Island, it's not exactly "Mamma Mia" but it does have a similar vibe. With added sniper rifle.
Below is our full guide to how to watch “The Assassin” online with an Amazon Prime Video 30-day FREE trial.
How to watch 'The Assassin' online in the U.K
How to watch ‘The Assassin’ from abroad
How to watch ‘The Assassin’ online from anywhere with a VPN
If you try to access your Amazon Prime account from abroad, you might find that your access is restricted – and some titles might be unavailable until your return home. The solution? A VPN, which lets you access your Prime Video content as if you were in your regular region of the world. Our all-time favourite is NordVPN (save up to 70% with this deal). Here's why it's the best:
How to watch 'The Assassin' in Australia
"The Assassin" is available to stream in Australia on Stan from Friday, July 25.
A Stan subscription starts at $12 per month for a Basic plan, with features like HD/4K quality and additional devices available at higher price points.
Abroad? Don't panic. If you're outside Australia make sure to use NordVPN to catch the show.
Can I watch 'The Assassin' in the United States?
There is no release date for "The Assassin" in the U.S. as yet. We'll let you know here if that changes.
If you're a Brit or an Aussie traveling in the US, however, a VPN will help you tune in. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Assassin' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., there is no release date in Canada as yet and we'll let you know here if that changes.
If you're a Brit or an Aussie traveling in the Great White North a VPN will help you tune in. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch ‘The Assassin’ trailer
Before reading our guide to "The Assassin", you might want to check out the full series trailer, below.
‘The Assassin’ - Cast
- Keeley Hawes as Julie
- Freddie Highmore as Edward
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Kayla
- David Dencik as Jasper
- Gerald Kyd as Luka
- Devon Terrell as Ezra
- Ibraim Cândido as Afonso
- Gina Gershon as Marie
- Jack Davenport as Sean
- Richard Dormer as Damien
- Elie Haddad as Jacques
- Alan Dale as Aaron Cross
- Aurora Marion as Housekeeper
- Kevin Kiernan-Molloy as Michael
- Soroush Helali as Chris
- Ino Badanjak as Farren
- Ali Fardi as Khaled
- Florin Piersic Jr. as Vasyl
‘The Assassin’ - Episode guide
- Season 01 Episode 01: TBA
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'The Assassin' - FAQ
Who is responsible for "The Assassin"?
The show was written and put together by Harry and Jack Williams. Their Two Brothers Pictures production company was also responsible for Boat Story, Dinosaur, Baptiste, The Missing, and The Tourist.
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