Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
The CovenantHassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.42m2
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.42m3
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.37m4
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?39m5
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.38m6
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.39m7
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.39m8
From Here, We Will Rule The WorldAfter his followers renew their allegiance to him, Al-Sabbah plots to seize the Alamut Castle.40m9
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.42m10
Siege of the CastleAs the siege on Alamut Castle intensifies, Al-Sabbah gathers his followers to devise a strategy to counter the attack.39m11
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.39m12E12A 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.39m13E13The 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.38m14E14A 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.39m15E15Son 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.38m16E16A 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.38m17E17The Brothers' messagesHassan Al-Sabbah's life hangs in the balance. A message later reaches Barkiyaruq's army.39m18E18A Devil in the FortressBarzak Omid welcomes three Seljuk soldiers and orders Hassan Al-Sabbah to keep them in the castle, despite potential repercussions.38m19E19The Hellish DreamZaid Ibn Sayhoun meets Yahya in the presence of Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Donia Zad intensifies her efforts to exact vengeance on Al-Sabbah.41m20E20The Muezzen’s SonAl-Sabbah issues three new assassination orders. Later, the new recruits in the castle target Al-Sabbah, Barzak and Zaid.38m21E21Brothers 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.39m22E22The 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.38m23E23HellfireBarkiyaruq 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.38m24E24Omar 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.38m25E25The 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.38m26E26The 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.38m27E27The Sultan’s VizierAl-Sabbah warns Barzak against harming Al-Hadi, as he issues a new assassination order.38m28
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.38m29
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.40m30E30Who Am IAl-Sabbah finds himself at a crossroads.35m
The CovenantHassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.42m2The 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.42m3The 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.37m4The Sultanate Secret ArchivesLifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?39m5The 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.38m6Betrayal 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.39m7The 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.39m8From Here, We Will Rule The WorldAfter his followers renew their allegiance to him, Al-Sabbah plots to seize the Alamut Castle.40m9Alamut 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.42m10Siege of the CastleAs the siege on Alamut Castle intensifies, Al-Sabbah gathers his followers to devise a strategy to counter the attack.39m11Battle of the NightNourhan desperately looks for a way to escape from the castle as a fierce battle ignites between the Hashashin and the Seljuks.39m12E12A 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.39m13E13The 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.38m14E14A 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.39m15E15Son 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.38m16E16A 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.38m17E17The Brothers' messagesHassan Al-Sabbah's life hangs in the balance. A message later reaches Barkiyaruq's army.39m18E18A Devil in the FortressBarzak Omid welcomes three Seljuk soldiers and orders Hassan Al-Sabbah to keep them in the castle, despite potential repercussions.38m19E19The Hellish DreamZaid Ibn Sayhoun meets Yahya in the presence of Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Donia Zad intensifies her efforts to exact vengeance on Al-Sabbah.41m20E20The Muezzen’s SonAl-Sabbah issues three new assassination orders. Later, the new recruits in the castle target Al-Sabbah, Barzak and Zaid.38m21E21Brothers 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.39m22E22The 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.38m23E23HellfireBarkiyaruq 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.38m24E24Omar 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.38m25E25The 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.38m26E26The 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.38m27E27The Sultan’s VizierAl-Sabbah warns Barzak against harming Al-Hadi, as he issues a new assassination order.38m28No 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.38m29Our 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.40m30E30Who Am IAl-Sabbah finds himself at a crossroads.35mCast
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