The Day of the Jackal

8.2
2024

Production

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An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

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Official Teaser Trailer

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Eddie Redmayne Teaches Úrsula Corberó the Art of Eating a Jaffa Cake | The Day of the Jackal

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How Eddie Redmayne & Lashana Lynch Brought Their Characters To Life In The Day Of The Jackal | BAFTA

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Episode 1

8.3

When an elite assassin carries out a kill, it catches the attention of an intelligence officer, who starts to hunt him down.

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2. Episode 2

7.2

With his client backing out of payment, the Jackal's reputation is on the line, and he starts to plot his revenge.

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3. Episode 3

6.8

Armed with the knowledge of his wayward client's identity, the Jackal tracks him down in Munich, determined to settle the score.

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4. Episode 4

6.9

His vengeance fulfilled, the Jackal flees Munich and tries to quell Nuria's suspicions. Bianca follows a new lead in her hunt.

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5. Episode 5

7.2

The Jackal visits Norman with a special commission... but with Bianca also tracking Norman down, she is starting to close in on him.

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6. Episode 6

6.9

Following his shootout with Bianca, the Jackal must escape his captors and regroup ahead of his next hit, as Bianca follows his trail.

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7. Episode 7

6.5

The Jackal and Bianca head to Tallinn before UDC's announcement. The Jackal must use all his wiles as he prepares to take his shot.

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8. Episode 8

7.0

Bianca gains insight into a secret file. She learns the true identity of the Jackal and how he became a contract killer.

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9. Episode 9

7.4

With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe. As time runs out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target.

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10. Episode 10

7.1

A wanted man, the Jackal is on the run, desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot to bring him to justice.

Cast

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Eddie Redmayne

The Jackal

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Lashana Lynch

Bianca Pullman

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Eleanor Matsuura

Zina Jansone

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Chukwudi Iwuji

Osita Halcrow

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Reviews

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6/10

I'm not sure there was really a need for another remake of The Day of the Jackal? Based on the Frederick Forsyth novel from 1971, there have been two films, I'm aware of and both are pretty decent.

The series isn't awful either. Eddie Redmayne is excellent as the Jackal. That said, I can't say I feel quite so enthusiastic about Lashana Lynch's character, Bianca Pullman. She seems a bit lost, for want of a better description.I'm sure some will disagree. Idris Elba would, I feel, have been a perfect choice. Oh well....

The series itself is reasonable. There's the usual espionage assassin thriller elements to keep you watching.
For anyone who read the book, such as myself and has seen the films from 73 and 97, (the latter's a loose adaptation) there's nothing really new on offer.

By contrast, for newcomers, this may be a welcome and largely pleasant surprise.

In summary, a mostly decent series that's not really adding much that's new but may have enough on offer for those happy to revisit or newcomers, with no prior exposure. Worth a look.

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