The Series "The Assassins": What Do We Know About the Most Notorious Bloodthirsty Group in Islamic History?

Among the dozens of Ramadan series, from the very first episodes, the series "The Assassins" has garnered significant attention, especially from those eager to watch historical drama. The plot revolves around the group known as the Assassins, which became infamous for political assassinations in the 11th century. Egyptian star Karim Abdel Aziz plays the role of the group's leader, Hassan Al-Sabbah, around whom many tales and legends have been woven. The subject of the series has sparked debates and discussions on social media, where users are divided between praise for the visual aesthetics and the performances of the cast and criticism pointing out historical inaccuracies and accusing the creators of "political allegories."