The Assassins
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.
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Ep 1The Covenant
Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.
Ep 2The Mustansir Hardship
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.
Ep 3The Nizari calling
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.
Ep 4The Sultanate Secret Archives
Lifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?
Ep 5The Abbasid Caliph
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.
Ep 6Betrayal of the Covenant
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.
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