The Assassins
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: Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Eid, Sammy Sheik
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Season 1
30 episodes
1. The CovenantHassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.CC42minMar 11, 2024
2. The Mustansir HardshipOmar 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.CC42minMar 12, 2024
3. The Nizari callingHassan 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.CC37minMar 13, 2024
4. The Sultanate Secret ArchivesLifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?CC39minMar 14, 2024
5. The Abbasid CaliphAl-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.CC38minMar 15, 2024
6. Betrayal of the CovenantHassan'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.CC39minMar 16, 2024
7. The Prison GuardDonia 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.CC39minMar 17, 2024
8. From Here, We Will Rule The WorldAfter his followers renew their allegiance to him, Al-Sabbah plots to seize the Alamut Castle.CC40minMar 18, 2024
9. Alamut CastleDonia 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.CC42minMar 19, 2024
10. Siege of the CastleAs the siege on Alamut Castle intensifies, Al-Sabbah gathers his followers to devise a strategy to counter the attack.CC39minMar 20, 2024
11. Battle of the NightNourhan desperately looks for a way to escape from the castle as a fierce battle ignites between the Hashashin and the Seljuks.CC39minMar 21, 2024- 12. A Dream of ParadiseAl-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.CC39minMar 22, 2024
- 13. The New SultanOmar 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.CC38minMar 23, 2024
- 14. A Pious in JerusalemWith 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.CC39minMar 24, 2024
- 15. Son of Hassan Al-SabbahOmar Al-Khayaam reaches the fortress. Meanwhile, Al-Hussein is met with a shocking response from his father after targeting Nouri Zan.CC38minMar 25, 2024
- 16. A New SiegeBefore leaving the fortress, Al-Khayaam offers Al-Sabbah one final piece of advice. Meanwhile, Barkiyaruq sets his sights on besieging Al-Sabbah's stronghold.CC38minMar 26, 2024
- 17. The Brothers' messagesHassan Al-Sabbah's life hangs in the balance. A message later reaches Barkiyaruq's army.CC39minMar 27, 2024
- 18. A Devil in the FortressBarzak Omid welcomes three Seljuk soldiers and orders Hassan Al-Sabbah to keep them in the castle, despite potential repercussions.CC38minMar 28, 2024
- 19. The Hellish DreamZaid Ibn Sayhoun meets Yahya in the presence of Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Donia Zad intensifies her efforts to exact vengeance on Al-Sabbah.CC41minMar 29, 2024
- 20. The Muezzen’s SonAl-Sabbah issues three new assassination orders. Later, the new recruits in the castle target Al-Sabbah, Barzak and Zaid.CC38minMar 30, 2024
- 21. Brothers till DeathAl-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.CC39minMar 31, 2024
- 22. The Chosen GroupDonia 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.CC38minApr 1, 2024
- 23. HellfireBarkiyaruq 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.CC38minApr 2, 2024
- 24. Omar Al-Khayaam's HouseAl-Sabbah forces Yahya to choose between two bitter choices. Later, he learns the truth about Donia Zad's escape from the fortress.CC38minApr 3, 2024
- 25. The Shepherd’s DaughterYahya 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.CC38minApr 4, 2024
- 26. The Heir to the CastleDonia 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.CC38minApr 5, 2024
- 27. The Sultan’s VizierAl-Sabbah warns Barzak against harming Al-Hadi, as he issues a new assassination order.CC38minApr 6, 2024
28. No MercyAl-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.CC38minApr 7, 2024
29. Our Master’s StoryAl-Sabbah reiterates his threat to Barzak to guarantee Al-Hadi’s safety, and later issues an order to take out his worst enemy.CC40minApr 8, 2024- 30. Who Am IAl-Sabbah finds himself at a crossroads.CC35minApr 9, 2024
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Mimi
- Created by
- Abdul Rahim Kamal
- Cast
- Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Eid, Sammy Sheik, Nicolas Mouawad, Ahmed Abd El Wahab, Myrna Nour El Din
- Studio
