Archive · 30 Jul 2025
The Assassin: New Series to Star Hawes and Highmore
The new show 'The Assassin' is a comedy thriller.
It stars Keeley Hawes as a retired hitwoman and Freddie Highmore as her son.
She gets pulled back into her old job when her son comes to visit after four years.
It has a lot of twists and turns in the story.
Some reviews call it fun, witty and stylish, while others mention that the story can be hard to keep up with.
The Assassin, starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, is a new six-part show.
Hawes plays a retired hitwoman drawn back into action.
Highmore plays Hawes' son, who is visiting for the first time in four years.
The show is described as a comedy thriller with 'thrills and laughs'.
Reviews mention 'corkscrew twists' and 'tangled storylines'.
- Who
- Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore
- What
- The premiere of the series 'The Assassin'
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the articles, but mentioned as a new show.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Why
- To entertain viewers with a comedy thriller featuring action and humor.
Positive Reception
Mixed Reception
Overall Impression
Positive Reception
Many reviews praise the show's witty style and fun caper.
Mixed Reception
The show can be difficult to keep up with, but ultimately entertaining.
- Show Title
- The Assassin
- Starring
- Keeley Hawes, Freddie Highmore
- Genre
- Comedy thriller
- Description
- Former hitwoman drawn back into action
