Season 1 – The Day of the Jackal

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Ante J 5d Gripping watch with the epic Eddie Redmayne the bad guy whom you just want to see win. See more Mike H. Nov 26 Very well written and very well acted See more Nov 19 The Way of the Jackal proves a masterclass in modern espionage, built entirely on the strength of its namesake character and a superbly sharp script. The narrative -- a cat-and-mouse game played across three continents -- is genuinely captivating, with dialogue that snaps and plot turns that feel earned rather than forced. It’s a thriller machine operating at peak efficiency, and fans of high-stakes, cerebral storytelling will find plenty to chew on. Unfortunately, the film hits a significant and almost unbelievable snag in the execution of the pivotal role of Bianca. Intended as the emotional anchor or perhaps the wild card, the character's performance feels jarringly out of sync with the grounded tension established elsewhere. Bianca is played with an unsettling, almost alien disconnection that throws the audience right out of the immersive world the Jackal and the script so meticulously build. While the fundamental story mechanics and the sheer tension of the writing elevate this above typical genre fare, the unbelievability of Bianca’s role becomes a recurring, frustrating distraction. The Way of the Jackal is a must-see for its narrative cunning, but viewers should be prepared for a bizarre detour that threatens to derail an otherwise exceptional thriller. See more Alex K Nov 17 Trash. Don't waste your time. See more Hiraku S Oct 28 The hitman's process, marksmanship craft is so well written where the crumbs left at every episode leads us to a feast on the next episode, that splitting the story with the police, chasing down this very hitman feels like a garnish to this already appetizing series. See more Arya Ghilman W Oct 28 Excellent cinematography and plot. I like the style of the assassin. Tense political thriller that keeps viewers on edge with its meticulous pacing and attention to procedural detail. See more Read all reviews

The Day of the Jackal — Season 1

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