Archive · 7 Nov 2025
'The Assassin' Season 2 in Works After Record UK Drama Performance
A TV show called 'The Assassin' about a retired killer and her son who have to work together was very popular.
It was the best UK drama show on Amazon Prime Video in 2025.
The first episode was watched by 1.6 million people!
Because it did so well, Amazon is thinking about making a second season.
The show stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore.
The first season had six episodes and was set on a Greek island.
Even though they haven't agreed to a new season yet, they are already working on it.
Other shows on Amazon Prime Video, like 'Clarkson's Farm,' have had more viewers, but 'The Assassin' is their top drama.
'The Assassin' Season 2 is reportedly in development by producer Two Brothers Pictures.
The first season became Amazon Prime Video's highest-rated UK original drama of 2025.
The premiere episode of Season 1 drew 1.6 million viewers, surpassing other UK dramas on the platform.
The series stars Keeley Hawes as a retired killer and Freddie Highmore as her estranged son forced to team up.
A renewal deal has not yet been finalized, but development is actively underway.
- Who
- Amazon Prime Video, producer Two Brothers Pictures, and stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore
- What
- A second season of the drama 'The Assassin' is in development after the first season became Amazon Prime Video's top-rated UK original drama of 2025.
- When
- Development is underway, with Season 1 premiering in July 2025.
- Where
- The story of Season 1 is set on a remote Greek island.
- Why
- The decision to develop a second season is due to the significant success and high viewing figures of the first season.
- Lead Stars
- Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore
- Production Company
- Two Brothers Pictures
- Platform
- Amazon Prime Video
- Season 1 Premiere
- July 2025
- Season 1 Viewership (First Episode)
- 1.6 million viewers
- Number of Episodes (Season 1)
- Six