Modern Marvels

The Assassin

HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.

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Secluded on a remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie has a somewhat thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward, visiting from England. Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie’s dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.

Date	Modern Marvels	The Assassin
Apr 30, 2026Apr 30, 2026	0.352	0.466
Apr 29, 2026Apr 29, 2026	0.317	0.339
Apr 28, 2026Apr 28, 2026	0.375	0.367
Apr 27, 2026Apr 27, 2026	0.299	0.454
Apr 26, 2026Apr 26, 2026	0.322	0.559
Apr 25, 2026Apr 25, 2026	0.385	0.472
Apr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026	0.395	0.509

Modern Marvels vs The Assassin

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