‘The Assassin’, a six-part series starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, is set to premiere on the streaming service BBC Player India on August 1.

The thriller by writing duo Harry and Jack Williams reveals a dramatic tale of a retired assassin Julie, played by Hawes, and her estranged son Edward, played by Highmore, amidst high-stake drama and thrilling action as they are forced to flee an idyllic Greek island when Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her, a PTI report from New Delhi stated.

With questions around Edward’s paternity and Julie’s past life as a hitwoman, the pair go on the run across Europe, working together in a fight for survival, according to a press release.

Shot across stunning European locations, the show blends high-octane action with a deeply personal story of redemption, family and trust. In India, people can stream the series on BBC Player, which is available via Prime Video and Tata Play Binge. However, a separate subscription for the BBC Player service would have to be taken to access ‘The Assassin’.