“Vanities and Heroes... Inspired by History”
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.
1 season · 30 episodes
In 11th-century Persia, a ruthless Ismaili sect is established, executing a wave of assassinations that terrorize even the mightiest rulers.
S1 E1The Covenant
Mar 11, 202442 min
Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.
S1 E2The Mustansir Hardship
Mar 12, 202442 min
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.
S1 E3The Nizari calling
Mar 13, 202437 min
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.
S1 E4The Sultanate Secret Archives
Mar 14, 202439 min
Lifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?
S1 E5The Abbasid Caliph
Mar 15, 202438 min
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.
S1 E6Betrayal of the Covenant
Mar 16, 202439 min
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.
