The Assassins
Overview
Set in the 11th century, the narrative unfolds around Hassan al-Sabah, the formidable leader of the Assassins. Known for their ruthless precision, this clandestine group gained notoriety for executing high-profile targets, navigating a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and betrayal. As al-Sabah orchestrates these daring missions, viewers witness the complex interplay of power, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas faced by his followers. The show vividly brings to life a tumultuous era marked by ambition and bloodshed, exploring the motivations and consequences behind one of history's most infamous factions.
Episodes
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1
The Covenant
Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam formed a pact to back one another should any of them rise to a position of power.
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2
The Mustansir Hardship
Omar Khayaam journeys east to honor a royal invitation, while Hassan is compelled to depart westward towards Cairo. Meanwhile, the women in their live...
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3
The Nizari calling
Hassan swears loyalty to Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, but a shocking assassination shifts the balance of power within the Fatimid Caliphate, thrusting ...
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4
The Sultanate Secret Archives
Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk, and Omar Khayaam, who have been friends since childhood, come together once more in Isfahan. They find themselves con...
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5
The Abbasid Caliph
Al-Ghazali discusses the distinctions among various Islamic sects with his students, shedding light on the true nature of the Batiniyya factions. Mean...
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6
Betrayal of the Covenant
Hassan’s attempt to assassinate the Abbasid Caliph doesn’t go as planned. On her wedding night, Nourhan escapes but is soon abducted. In the after...
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7
The Prison Guard
Donia Zad and her kids attempt to escape, aided by Zaid Ibn Sayhoun. Meanwhile, Nizam Al-Mulk hands down a death sentence to Hassan Al-Sabbah.
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8
From Here, We Will Rule The World
Following a reaffirmation of loyalty from his followers, Al-Sabbah devises a plan to take control of Alamut Castle.
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9
Alamut Castle
Donia Zad and Hassan Al-Sabbah come together once more at the imposing Alamut Castle. After dispatching his son Al-Hussein to a different stronghold, ...
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10
Siege of the Castle
With the siege of Alamut Castle growing fiercer, Al-Sabbah rallies his supporters to formulate a plan to fend off the assault.
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11
Battle of the Night
Nourhan frantically searches for an escape route from the castle as a brutal clash erupts between the Hashashin and the Seljuks.
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12
A Dream of Paradise
Al-Ghazali sets off on his pilgrimage to Makkah. Meanwhile, Al-Sabbah offers Saad a chance at paradise, but only if he completes a dangerous task. In ...
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13
The New Sultan
Omar Al-Khayaam escapes from Isfahan, anxious about the scholars’ anger. Meanwhile, the Hashashin parade through the streets of Isfahan, driven by H...
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14
A Pious in Jerusalem
As the Seljuk forces come together, Hassan Al-Sabbah becomes aware of the danger Al-Ghazali represents to his plans and begins devising a scheme to el...
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15
Son of Hassan Al-Sabbah
Omar Al-Khayaam arrives at the fortress, while Al-Hussein faces an unexpected reaction from his father following his attempt to go after Nouri Zan.
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16
A New Siege
Before departing from the fortress, Al-Khayaam shares one last word of wisdom with Al-Sabbah. At the same time, Barkiyaruq prepares to lay siege to Al...
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17
The Brothers' messages
Hassan Al-Sabbah's fate teeters on a knife's edge. Shortly after, a message arrives for Barkiyaruq's forces.
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18
A Devil in the Fortress
Barzak Omid greets three Seljuk soldiers and instructs Hassan Al-Sabbah to secure their stay at the castle, fully aware of the possible consequences t...
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19
The Hellish Dream
Zaid Ibn Sayhoun encounters Yahya while Al-Sabbah looks on. At the same time, Donia Zad escalates her plans to seek revenge against Al-Sabbah.
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20
The Muezzen’s Son
Al-Sabbah gives the go-ahead for three fresh assassination missions. Meanwhile, the castle's latest recruits set their sights on Al-Sabbah, Barzak, an...
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21
Brothers till Death
Al-Sabbah prevents the French forces from entering the fortress without paying the jizya, placing Zaid Ibn Sayhoun in a difficult position with Yahya.
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22
The Chosen Group
Donia Zad takes another shot at assassinating Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Zaid Ibn Sayhoun comes up with a clever strategy to delay his confrontation with t...
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23
Hellfire
Barkiyaruq launches an attack on the Ibn Al-Hafiz stronghold. Donia Zad makes her escape from Alamut Castle. At the same time, Al-Sabbah observes the ...
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24
Omar Al-Khayaam's House
Yahya is confronted by Al-Sabbah, who presents him with two grim options to decide between. As the tension unfolds, Yahya discovers the reality behind...
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25
The Shepherd’s Daughter
Yahya presses Barkiyaruq to name him the commander of the army for a strike against Alamut Castle. In a surprising turn of events, Hassan Al-Sabbah ve...
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26
The Heir to the Castle
Donia Zad insists on going back to her family in Isfahan. Meanwhile, Al-Sabbah seeks to uncover Barzak's plans. In a surprising turn of events, Al-Had...
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27
The Sultan’s Vizier
Al-Sabbah cautions Barzak not to pose any threat to Al-Hadi while simultaneously delivering a fresh order for assassination.
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28
No Mercy
Al-Sabbah discovers that Donia Zad is stirring up the citizens of Isfahan to revolt while his newly appointed vizier executes his command to arrest Ya...
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29
Our Master’s Story
Al-Sabbah emphasizes his ultimatum to Barzak, demanding that he ensure Al-Hadi remains unharmed. Shortly after, he gives the command to eliminate his ...
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30
Who Am I
Al-Sabbah finds himself at a crossroads.
