The Assassins

The Assassins

Vanities and Heroes... Inspired by History

Limited Series 2024 · 30 eps · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Action & Adventure

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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.

Created by Abdul Rahim Kamal

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Karim Abdel Aziz حسن الصباح
Ahmed Eid زيد بن سيحون
Sammy Sheik برزك اميد
Nicolas Mouawad عمر الخيام
Ahmed Abd El Wahab يحيى
Myrna Nour El Din دنيا زاد
Sarah Elshamy نورهان
Fathy Abdel Wahab نظام الملك
Nedal Al Shafeay ابو حامد الغزالي
Eslam Gamal سلطان ملك شاه
Gihan El Shamashergy
Mohamed Ragab

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