How to watch The Assassin online – stream the Keeley Hawes thriller series from anywhere

Picture this: you're a hotshot sniper with a complete wimp for a son. Now imagine having a pathological liar for a mother, one who frequently endangers your life, won't tell you who your father is and quite clearly thinks you're a wimp. That's the tension at the heart of this six-part thriller-comedy starring Keeley Hawes as "retired" gun-for-hire Julie, and Freddie Highmore as journalist Edward, who do at least have one thing in common – they both operate from distance.

You can watch The Assassin online from anywhere with a VPN.

Any mercenary that lives to see the quiet life might ordinarily consider themselves fortunate, but not Julie. She's become a loner on the idyllic Greek island that she's made her home, a status she takes immense pride in, and would sooner carry on boozing her days away, alone, than reconciliating with her son.

There's just one thing about contract killers. If they're alive, can they ever truly bow out on their own terms? When her old handler gets in touch with a big fee for assassinating a young woman on a nearby superyacht, Julie can't resist dusting off the old sniping gear, but at the crucial moment she releases her finger from the trigger.

Something feels off, and the subsequent massacre at a local wedding the following day corroborates Julie's instincts. The thing is, Edward isn't just a drag. He's also engaged to Kayla Cross, the daughter of sinister mining billionaire Aaron.

It's drawn comparisons with The Day of the Jackal in early reviews, so read on as we explain how to watch The Assassin online from anywhere.

How to watch The Assassin streams with a VPN

If you're keen to watch The Assassin but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it instead (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

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How to watch The Assassin in the UK

The Assassin premieres on Prime Video on Friday, july 25 in the UK.

A Prime Video subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year, but if you've never signed up before you'll get a 30-day free trial.

Abroad when the show airs? You don't have to miss it, as a VPN such as NordVPN can help you access your home subscriptions from anywhere.

How to watch The Assassin in Australia

The Assassin is available to watch on Stan in Australia, starting Friday, July 25.

A Stan subscription starts at $12 per month for a Basic plan, with features like HD/4K quality and additional devices available at higher price points.

Not in Australia? Anyone from Oz who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.

Can I watch The Assassin in the US?

Any plans to make The Assassin available to watch in the US are yet to be announced.

For now, if you're a Brit or an Aussie traveling in the US, a VPN will help you tune in. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.

Can I watch The Assassin in Canada?

As with the US, The Assassin is yet to find a home in Canada.

However, UK and Australian nationals currently traveling in Canada can use a VPN to watch the show from anywhere in the world. We recommend NordVPN.

The Assassin: Everything you need to know