Vanities and Heroes... Inspired by History

The Assassins

7.3 (20 votes)• 2024• 40m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

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.

Production Details

Languages: Arabic

Director: Peter Mimi

Starring Cast: Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Eid, Sammy Sheik, Nicolas Mouawad, Ahmed Abd El Wahab, Myrna Nour El Din

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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