Trailer for Freddie Highmore's New Espionage Thriller Series THE ASSASSIN
Prime Video UK has dropped the first trailer for The Assassin, a six-episode thriller that blends family drama with sharp-edged espionage.
Set on a quiet Greek island, the series stars Keeley Hawes as Julie, a retired assassin trying to keep a low profile until her estranged son Edward, played by The Good Doctor’s Freddie Highmore, suddenly shows up.
He’s looking for answers about his father, and maybe even about who his mother really is. As expected, the peaceful coastal backdrop doesn't stay calm for long.
The synopsis reads: “A retired assassin named Julie (Keeley Hawes) living in Greece is reunited with her estranged son (co-starring Freddie Highmore) who is seeking answers about his father and his mother's past. However, both find themselves in danger when the assassin's past catches up with her.”
Created by Harry and Jack Williams (The Missing, Baptiste) with additional writing from Krissie Ducker and direction from Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim, the show promises a mix of emotional stakes, lethal tension, only with some fun light humor.
The supporting cast features Gina Gershon, Jack Davenport, Alan Dale, and Devon Terrell. While there’s no U.S. release date yet, The Assassin premieres July 25th, 2025, on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland.