This in some ways feels like a spiritual sequel to that show, and with good reason. It's from the same creators, Harry and Jack Williams, who have said that they came up with the concept for The Assassin shortly after working on The Tourist's first season.
There's also plenty of action in both series and secrets galore. No matter how different the tone may be, these are still shows operating with classic thriller conventions.
Thankfully, The Tourist was great, so The Assassin being in any way similar to it can only be a good thing. It also has one key element which is totally unique - and that is where the series shines brightest.
Julie's past catches up with her in a big way, and the duo find themselves on the run, on a journey which takes them away from the island and deep into the heart of a conspiracy.
However, what I can say is that the best part of this show is, no doubt, the relationship between Julie and Edward.
The mother-son verbal sparring matches that continue across all of the episodes are excellently scripted, hugely entertaining and funny, and a joy to watch.
It's also perhaps for the best that Edward's 'wounded pup' routine is never 100 per cent easy to sympathise with. Highmore gives the character a slight edge beyond simply being the 'good cop' to Julie's 'bad', which makes us feel just a little more wary of him, but also more excited to be in his presence.
It's the smaller moments between the pair, where they're just chatting, arguing or even bonding, that see this series at its peak and at its most innovative.
For instance, there's Alan Dale's cold and ruthless businessman and Gina Gershon's mysterious grenade-like character, thrown in to cause chaos given that we're never quite sure of her motivations or whose side she's on.
These are all important pieces of the puzzle that the Williams's have devised, as are mystery roles played by Jack Davenport and Richard Dormer. Everyone is clearly having a lot of fun here, enjoying blurring the lines between the comedic and perilous moments.
It traces Julie and Edward's journey from remote outposts to glamorous, high-life settings from bustling cityscapes to breathtaking rural environs.
But it's also thanks to the work of production designer Scott Bird and of directors Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim. For one thing, they have helmed some glorious action set-pieces here, which are riveting and the perfect blend of both structured and visible, yet chaotic and frenetic.
View Green Video on the source websiteOne thing that is known is that there will be a firm resolution. The Williams brothers have said that, while there could be more of The Assassin in future seasons, there doesn't need to be. Like most of their series, all the pressing storylines is wrapped up within one season.
They may not be revolutionary, and may give you some déjà vu to past Williams joints, but if you're looking for entertaining action, some fun twists and a compelling central character/relationship study, then you will certainly find all of that here.
The Assassin premieres on Prime Video on Friday 25th July – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
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