The Assassins

Vanities and Heroes... Inspired by History

The events take place in a historical context, in the 11th century, where the leader of the Assassins, Hassan al-Sabah, and his leadership of the band that was famous for carrying out bloody assassinations of prominent figures at that stage.

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Seasons

1. The Covenant

Air Date: 2024-03-11

Hassan Al-Sabah, Nizam al-Mulk, and Omar Khayyam agreed to support each other if one of them came to power.

2. The Mustansir Hardship

Air Date: 2024-03-12

Omar 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.

3. The Nizari calling

Air Date: 2024-03-13

Hassan 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.

4. The Sultanate Secret Archives

Air Date: 2024-03-14

Lifelong friends Hassan Al-Sabbah, Nizam Al-Mulk and Omar Khayaam reunite in Isfahan. Is it time to fulfill their childhood pact?

5. The Abbasid Caliph

Air Date: 2024-03-15

Al-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.

6. Betrayal of the Covenant

Air Date: 2024-03-16

Hassan'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.

7. The Prison Guard

Air Date: 2024-03-17

Donia 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.

8. From Here, We Will Rule The World

Air Date: 2024-03-18

After his followers renew their allegiance to him, Al-Sabbah plots to seize the Alamut Castle.

9. Alamut Castle

Air Date: 2024-03-19

Donia 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.

10. Siege of the Castle

Air Date: 2024-03-20

As the siege on Alamut Castle intensifies, Al-Sabbah gathers his followers to devise a strategy to counter the attack.

11. Battle of the Night

Air Date: 2024-03-21

Nourhan desperately looks for a way to escape from the castle as a fierce battle ignites between the Hashashin and the Seljuks.

12. A Dream of Paradise

Air Date: 2024-03-22

Al-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.

13. The New Sultan

Air Date: 2024-03-23

Omar 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.

14. A Pious in Jerusalem

Air Date: 2024-03-24

With 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.

15. Son of Hassan Al-Sabbah

Air Date: 2024-03-25

Omar Al-Khayaam reaches the fortress. Meanwhile, Al-Hussein is met with a shocking response from his father after targeting Nouri Zan.

16. A New Siege

Air Date: 2024-03-26

Before leaving the fortress, Al-Khayaam offers Al-Sabbah one final piece of advice. Meanwhile, Barkiyaruq sets his sights on besieging Al-Sabbah's stronghold.

17. The Brothers' messages

Air Date: 2024-03-27

Hassan Al-Sabbah's life hangs in the balance. A message later reaches Barkiyaruq's army.

18. A Devil in the Fortress

Air Date: 2024-03-28

Barzak Omid welcomes three Seljuk soldiers and orders Hassan Al-Sabbah to keep them in the castle, despite potential repercussions.

19. The Hellish Dream

Air Date: 2024-03-29

Zaid Ibn Sayhoun meets Yahya in the presence of Al-Sabbah. Meanwhile, Donia Zad intensifies her efforts to exact vengeance on Al-Sabbah.

20. The Muezzen’s Son

Air Date: 2024-03-30

Al-Sabbah issues three new assassination orders. Later, the new recruits in the castle target Al-Sabbah, Barzak and Zaid.

21. Brothers till Death

Air Date: 2024-03-31

Al-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.

22. The Chosen Group

Air Date: 2024-04-01

Donia 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.

23. Hellfire

Air Date: 2024-04-02

Barkiyaruq 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.

24. Omar Al-Khayaam's House

Air Date: 2024-04-03

Al-Sabbah forces Yahya to choose between two bitter choices. Later, he learns the truth about Donia Zad's escape from the fortress.

25. The Shepherd’s Daughter

Air Date: 2024-04-04

Yahya 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.

26. The Heir to the Castle

Air Date: 2024-04-05

Donia 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.