Whether that’s enough to carry what feels like a one-paragraph outline for a series rather than a fully conceived television season will depend on how you feel about beautiful European locations and hollow plot twists. Just days after finishing these opening six episodes, I remembered nothing that happened in the second half of the season. But I could still probably be cajoled to return for more of Hawes playing 007 and Highmore stammering charmingly. Maybe.
Both the strengths and limitations of The Assassin are standard operating procedure for creators Harry and Jack Williams, who are masters at hatching an enticing premise — see Rellik, Liar and The Tourist, among other shows — but less successful with following through.
After a terrific opening scene in which…
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