Searxng/Assassin's Creed Netflix TV Netflix's Assassin's Creed series is set in Ancient Rome, 64 AD. An original story unfolds during the Great Fire. Production has begun. March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - After months of anticipation, Netflix has officially confirmed that its upcoming Assassin's Creed television series will be set in Ancient Rome. While it was previously revealed that filming would take place in Rome, Italy, the specific time period had remained unclear.