Néro the Assassin (2025) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

Season 1 follows a betrayed assassin, a dangerous journey, a contested prophecy, and an increasingly urgent attempt to protect an abandoned daughter.

Character Network — 8 Characters

• Nero (Pio Marmaï) — protagonist A skilled but jaded assassin in 1504 southern France who is betrayed by his patron and ally. He navigates pursuing enemi...
• Hortense (Alice Isaaz) — protagonist
• Horace (Olivier Gourmet)
• Nicolas de Rochemort (Louis-Do de Lencquesaing)
• Perla (Nero's Daughter) (Lili-Rose Carlier Taboury) Nero's daughter, left in an orphanage years ago. A prophecy concerning her attracts various forces, making her the centr...
• La Borgne (Camille Razat)
• Lothar (Yann Gael)
• Le Prince (Max Baissette de Malglaive)

Key Relationships

• Nicolas de Rochemort → Hortense (Romantic Interest) — Nicolas de Rochemort may have romantic interest in Hortense
• Nicolas de Rochemort → Horace (Professional Employer) — Nicolas de Rochemort is the employer of Horace
• Nicolas de Rochemort → Perla (Nero's Daughter) (Conflict Threat) — Nicolas de Rochemort poses a direct threat to Perla's safety
• Nero → Le Prince (Professional Superior) — Le Prince appears to hold a higher position than Nero in the noble hierarchy
• Nero → Lothar (Conflict Rival) — Lothar seems to be a rival or competitor to Nero in the service of Nicolas de Rochemort
• Nero → La Borgne (Conflict Enemy) — La Borgne appears to be an adversary to Nero, possibly involved in the threat to Perla
• Nero → Hortense (Alliance Ally) — Hortense seems to be an ally to Nero, possibly providing assistance or information
• Nero → Horace (Alliance Colleague) — Nero and Horace appear to be fellow servants or agents working for Nicolas de Rochemort

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Season 1: Betrayal and Reunion

The assassin is betrayed and forced to reunite with the daughter he abandoned. The convoy begins a dangerous journey toward Ségur under pursuit.

Season 1: Pursuit on the Road

The convoy encounters enemies and the penitents. The assassin makes a ruthless choice and begins showing troubling symptoms.

Season 1: Uneasy Havreval

At Havreval, the group questions its hosts while an unexpected reappearance leads to bloody action. Allegations against Rochemort further destabilize loyalties.

Season 1: The Stone and the Citadel

Hortense reveals a ruthless streak, while Horace is found in a weakened situation and later acquires the Witch's stone. The stone enables his entry into the citadel.

Season 1: Prophecy in the Slums

The daughter confesses to the prince and reflects on her role in the prophecy. The group hides in the slums as the assassin creates a last-ditch plan to protect her.