Néro the Assassin

Set in Renaissance France around 1504, Néro the Assassin follows a notorious killer who has spent years bending the rules to suit his own purposes. When a web of threats closes in from rival factions and shadowy occult forces, he decides to flee with his estranged daughter Perla, hoping to shield her from a fate she barely understands. They trek through crowded ports, smoke filled taverns, and backstreet strongholds, always keeping one step ahead of enemies who seem to materialize from every corner. Nero’s guarded tenderness toward Perla sits beside a hard won streetwise wit, grounding the drama in a relationship tested by betrayal and the daily struggle to survive. The show blends political intrigue with intimate stakes, creating a tense mood that rarely loosens its grip.

Created by Allan Mauduit, Jean-Patrick Benes and Martin Douaire, the series frames a French drama with a cinematic tone anchored in a meticulously realized historical world. The cast centers on Pio Marmaï as Nero, with Alice Isaaz, Olivier Gourmet and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing in key roles and Lili-Rose Carlier Taboury as Perla. The project is positioned for streaming in 2025 and represents a confident entry in contemporary period storytelling.

Cast performances are a selling point with Marmaï expected to convey both menace and vulnerability beneath Nero’s armor. Isaaz provides balance as Perla, a character whose presence pushes the plot beyond pursuit into a personal mission. Gourmet and de Lencquesaing bring political depth, while the younger talent brings a fresh texture to the dynamic at the heart of the show.

Initial reception is mixed but curious, with a 6.7 out of 10 rating from 56 votes signaling cautious interest. Thematically the series probes protection and power, the cost of loyalty, and a daughter’s resilience in a merciless landscape. It uses the era to address timeless questions about trust, duty and the limits of survival.

Visually the show aims for a lush but brutal period look, combining authentic locations with detailed costumes and weaponry to create a palpable 16th century atmosphere. Direction favors tight pacing in action sequences while allowing room for character moments, all underscored by a moody score that enhances tension and ambition.