“This year's biggest spy thriller”: Keeley Hawes' The Assassin is the new espionage series we're obsessed with

Spy thriller fans, we've got good news for you! While we've all been patiently hanging on for the arrival of Slow Horses series 5, a brand-new Prime Video spy series has entered the equation and it's set to be this year's biggest spy thriller. Starring Keeley Hawes as retired (or spoiler, not-so-retired) assassin Julie, the series is available to binge right now - and we're already slightly obsessed.

The six-part series, penned by award-winning writers and producers Harry and Jack Williams, who are behind hit shows Tourist and Fleabag) for Prime Video, and sees Julie (Hawes) forced to reconnect and work with her estranged son when her dangerous past catches up with her. Along the way, the pair are pushed to their physical and emotional limits - as is their relationship!

With the series available to watch on Prime Video now, here's everything you need to know about The Assassin, including the plot, cast and release date.

What is The Assassin about?

As its name suggests, the six-part series follows the story of retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore), who are forced to reunite and work together in a fight for survival. When Julie's dangerous past catches up with her, the pair must flee and idyllic Greek island - and so the adventure begins.

The official synopsis continues: "With questions around Edward’s paternity and Julie’s past life as a hitwoman, the pair go on the run across Europe, working together in a fight for survival.

Along the way, their dysfunctional relationship is tested to its limits. They uncover a dark conspiracy they believe to be their only threat, but a greater danger emerges that could destroy their relationship entirely. In a race against time, Julie fights to save Edward and salvage their relationship as past and present collide in a showdown across the globe…"

Keeley Hawes has said of the series: "I feel so lucky to have spent the summer in Athens with the wonderful Freddie Highmore and surrounded by a cast and crew of such high calibre. Bringing Jack and Harry’s spectacular scripts to life was an absolute joy - going to work has never been so much fun. I hope everyone enjoys The Assassin as much as we did."

Freddie Highmore added: "It doesn’t get better than a Greek adventure alongside the lovely and incomparable Keeley Hawes! I’m really excited for people to glimpse some of what we’ve been up to. It was a joy to collaborate with such a brilliant cast and crew, and I feel very lucky that Harry and Jack Williams entrusted us with their characteristically thrilling writing… Other than that, all I can say is that it’s going to be quite some six episodes!”

Who is starring in The Assassin?

Miss Austen and The Durrells' star Keeley Hawes leads the cast with Freddie Highmore, who came to prominence thanks to his roles in Finding Neverland, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In an interview with The Guardian, Keeley explained that filming involved "loads of running around. Big action sequences. I’m badass. It was more fun than anybody should be allowed to have at work."

As well as the duo, who also serve as executive producers, the cast includes:

• Gina Gershon (Riverdale, New Amsterdam)
• Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Tourist, Baby Reindeer)
• Jack Davenport (The Morning Show, Pirates of the Caribbean)
• Alan Dale (Dynasty, Lost)
• Gerald Kyd (The Swarm, The Split)
• Devon Terrell (Totally Completely Fine, Cursed)
• Richard Dormer (Blue Lights, Game of Thrones)
• David Dencik (The Ipcress File, No Time To Die)

Is there a trailer for The Assassin?

Yes - you can watch the trailer for The Assassin below:

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How can I watch The Assassin?

Good news - all six episodes of The Assassin are available to watch on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland from Friday 25th July.