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The Assassins

The Assassins

2024 7.3 Drama, Action & Adventure 40m
EG • Arabic

Director: Peter Mimi

Writers: Abdul Rahim Kamal

Inspired by true history, The Assassins chronicles the rise of Hassan al-Sabbah in 11th-century Persia — the enigmatic founder of the Order of Assassins, who forged a cult of absolute loyalty and terrorised rulers across the Islamic world. Starring Karim Abdel Aziz, the series weaves together politics, faith, betrayal and bloodshed in one of the most visually ambitious and widely debated productions in Arab television history.

Cast

Episodes

The Covenant

The Covenant

E1 42m

Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.

The Mustansir Hardship

The Mustansir Hardship

E2 42m

Omar Khayaam heads east to accept a royal invitation while Hassan is forced to leave west to Cairo. There, their women continue to inspire their dreams and ambitions.

The Nizari calling

The Nizari calling

E3 37m

Hassan pledges allegiance to Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, but a sudden assassination tips the scales in the Fatimid Caliphate and puts him in an unexpected situation.

The Sultanate Secret Archives

The Sultanate Secret Archives

E4 39m

Lifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?

The Abbasid Caliph

The Abbasid Caliph

E5 38m

Al-Ghazali explains the difference between Islamic sects to his students and reveals the reality of the Batiniyya groups. Sultan Malik-Shah prepares for his visit to the Abbasid Caliph to marry his daughter.

Betrayal of the Covenant

Betrayal of the Covenant

E6 39m

Hassan's plan to kill the Abbasid Caliph fails. Nourhan runs away on her wedding night and is kidnapped. Hassan is arrested and Abu Ali confronts him that he has betrayed the covenant and threatens to torture him and then kill him.

The Prison Guard

The Prison Guard

E7 39m

Donia Zad and her children try to make a getaway with the help of Zaid Ibn Sayhoun. Elsewhere, Nizam Al-Mulk sentences Hassan Al-Sabbah to death.

From Here, We Will Rule The World

From Here, We Will Rule The World

E8 40m

After his followers renew their allegiance to him, Al-Sabbah plots to seize the Alamut Castle.

Alamut Castle

Alamut Castle

E9 42m

Donia Zad and Hassan Al-Sabbah reunite at Alamut Castle. Later, after sending his son Al-Hussein to another castle, Hassan begins plotting the assassination of Nizam Al-Mulk.

Siege of the Castle

Siege of the Castle

E10 39m

As the siege on Alamut Castle intensifies, Al-Sabbah gathers his followers to devise a strategy to counter the attack.

Battle of the Night

Battle of the Night

E11 39m

Nourhan desperately looks for a way to escape from the castle as a fierce battle ignites between the Hashashin and the Seljuks.

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A Dream of Paradise

E12 39m

Al-Ghazali embarks on the pilgrimage to Makkah. Al-Sabbah promises Saad paradise, assigning him a perilous mission. The King of France sends a delegation to Alamut Castle.

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The New Sultan

E13 38m

Omar Al-Khayaam flees Isfahan, fearing the wrath of the scholars. Elsewhere, the Hashashin march through the streets of Isfahan following Hassan Al-Sabbah’s threat to Barkiyaruq.

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A Pious in Jerusalem

E14 39m

With the Seljuk armies united, Hassan Al-Sabbah recognises the threat Al-Ghazali poses to his mission and starts plotting his assassination. Meanwhile, Al-Hussein returns to Alamut Castle.

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Son of Hassan Al-Sabbah

E15 38m

Omar Al-Khayaam reaches the fortress. Meanwhile, Al-Hussein is met with a shocking response from his father after targeting Nouri Zan.

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A New Siege

E16 38m

Before leaving the fortress, Al-Khayaam offers Al-Sabbah one final piece of advice. Meanwhile, Barkiyaruq sets his sights on besieging Al-Sabbah's stronghold.

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The Brothers' messages

E17 39m

Hassan Al-Sabbah's life hangs in the balance. A message later reaches Barkiyaruq's army.

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A Devil in the Fortress

E18 38m

Barzak Omid welcomes three Seljuk soldiers and orders Hassan Al-Sabbah to keep them in the castle, despite potential repercussions.

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The Hellish Dream

E19 41m

Zaid Ibn Sayhoun meets Yahya in the presence of Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Donia Zad intensifies her efforts to exact vengeance on Al-Sabbah.

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The Muezzen’s Son

E20 38m

Al-Sabbah issues three new assassination orders. Later, the new recruits in the castle target Al-Sabbah, Barzak and Zaid.

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Brothers till Death

E21 39m

Al-Sabbah blocks the French army’s attempt to cross the fortress without paying jizya, as he leaves Zaid Ibn Sayhoun in a tough spot with Yahya.

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The Chosen Group

E22 38m

Donia Zad makes another attempt to end Al-Sabbah’s life. Zaid Ibn Sayhoun devises a clever tactic to buy himself more time before facing the Seljuk army.

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Hellfire

E23 38m

Barkiyaruq leads an assault on the Ibn Al-Hafiz fortress. Donia Zad flees from Alamut Castle. Meanwhile, Al-Sabbah witnesses the balance of power shift between Yahya and Zaid Ibn Sayhoun.

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Omar Al-Khayaam's House

E24 38m

Al-Sabbah forces Yahya to choose between two bitter choices. Later, he learns the truth about Donia Zad's escape from the fortress.

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The Shepherd’s Daughter

E25 38m

Yahya urges Barkiyaruq to appoint him as leader of the army to launch an attack on Alamut Castle. Meanwhile, for the first time, Hassan Al-Sabbah leaves the castle unescorted.

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The Heir to the Castle

E26 38m

Donia Zad demands that she return to her family in Isfahan. Al-Sabbah tries to figure out what Barzak is up to. Later, Al-Hadi is named as Al-Sabbah’s successor.

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The Sultan’s Vizier

E27 38m

Al-Sabbah warns Barzak against harming Al-Hadi, as he issues a new assassination order.

No Mercy

No Mercy

E28 38m

Al-Sabbah finds out that Donia Zad is inciting the people of Isfahan to riot, as his new vizier carries out his order to imprison Yahya.

Our Master’s Story

Our Master’s Story

E29 40m

Al-Sabbah reiterates his threat to Barzak to guarantee Al-Hadi’s safety, and later issues an order to take out his worst enemy.

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Who Am I

E30 35m

Al-Sabbah finds himself at a crossroads.