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The Best Episodes of The Assassin Season 1

Every episode of The Assassin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Assassin Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Assassin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(328 votes)

    S1:E2

    Julie and Edward must maintain a cover and keep Julie's past hidden from their new hosts, but a surprise arrival only complicates things further.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writer:Hamish Wright

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  2. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(305 votes)

    S1:E3

    A wedge is driven between the group but answers are close and they must press on as the danger and threat to their lives closes in.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writer:Krissie Ducker

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  3. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(286 votes)

    S1:E4

    Across Europe, news breaks about the tragedy Julie and Edward witnessed on the island, and they become the targets of a police manhunt.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams, Hamish Wright

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  4. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(283 votes)

    S1:E5

    The pieces finally start falling into place for Julie – does she know who might be responsible for the catastrophic trail of events?

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Selina Lim

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  5. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(411 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Lisa Mulcahy
    Writers:Harry Williams, Jack Williams

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  6. The Assassin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(282 votes)

    S1:E6

    As a dramatic final showdown prepares to take place, shocking truths are revealed to Edward that make him question everything he thought he knew about his life.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Krissie Ducker

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "The Assassin" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 328 votes. Directed by Lisa Mulcahy and written by Hamish Wright, it aired on 7/25/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".