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Season 1 – The Day of the Jackal

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An elite sniper, a master of disguise and a highly trained killer, the Jackal is an assassin, coldly carrying out hits for a fee. Following an attack on a high-profile and notorious politician, he's offered his riskiest job yet, one that could pay him enough to leave this life for good. But his work has attracted the attention of Bianca, a tenacious British intelligence officer, whose world-class expertise in firearms makes her the ideal candidate to hunt him down. What follows is a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, as the Jackal works to carry out his new mission, while being pursued by Bianca. However, as the hunt continues and more casualties are caught in their crossfire, it becomes clear that there may be other forces pulling the strings. As both Bianca and the Jackal's personal lives clash with their work, they risk everything, pushing themselves to their limits with disastrous consequences.
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Critics Consensus

A globetrotting thriller made eerily plausible by Eddie Redmayne's reptilian performance, The Day of the Jackal turns dark deeds into good fun.

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Esther Zuckerman New York Times 11/22/2024
If Redmayne’s portrayal of the Jackal is steeped in mystery, Lynch’s take on Bianca is a stirring mix of impulsivity and cunning. They are the twin engines propelling the plot. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 11/20/2024
A spy thriller for grown-ups. Go to Full Review Camilla Long The Times (UK) 11/18/2024
I enjoyed some of this beautiful show — the soundtrack, credits, Redmayne’s performance, the luggage. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4
5/5
The cast are outstanding, their characters clearly defined. Go to Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu 05/17/2025
Eddie Redmayne as the skilled, shape-shifting assassin, and Bond girl Lashana Lynch go toe-to-toe in 10 episodes of breathless intensity Go to Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India 01/31/2025
4/5
The storyline itself isn't groundbreaking, but it's the execution and performances that truly elevate it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mayank A @Mayank197 4d Great watch, a strong first season, if you enjoy spy assassin thrillers , this is for you. Eddie Redmayne is great as the Jackal, smart and calculative, his double life and contrasting characteristic of being kind and ruthless is a treat to watch. I would have preferred a male lead for the detective for a more intense cat and mouse game but in terms of storyline and seeing her family and professional work contradictions is a interesting take.  See more Bob P @bobpotter50 Jun 5 Really solid series with lots of twists and turns. The storyline of a professional assassin is actually quite believable. Except for the sensational Ursula Corbero the cast is average, but the plot carries this binge worthy series. See more Andrea C @mustacheyouaquestion__ May 31 WATCHING THIS MADE ME FEEL SO BADASS BROO this was amazing. i was so intrigued the acting was phenomenal there was so much tension WOW this was truly marvelous See more Brunooo T @RT01469709 May 28 So this Charles guy bombs his own comrades in arms over the killing of innocent Afghan civilians during a wedding back in the day, but now he brutally kills innocent fathers, sons, and even grandfathers—anyone who stands his way—by slitting their throats - all that for money? Well, that alone doesn't make any sense... See more Dr O. @drdoyev Mar 24 One of the best series I've seen, a fine cast of actors, a high-level script that is tight and precise, tension throughout each episode, which leads to an unexpected plot, simply a real pleasure. See more Ken D @mynameisken Mar 22 almost everything on Peacock is absolutely terrible but this one is good. what a surprise. one thing I really didn't like is the relationship between the lead actor and his spanish girlfriend. they had ZERO chemistry, zero. not believable at all. He and the gay guy in Estonia had more chemistry lol See more Read all reviews
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Ronan Bennett

Creator

Eddie Redmayne

Jackal

Lashana Lynch

Bianca Pullman

Úrsula Corberó

Nuria

Charles Dance

Timothy Winthorp

Richard Dormer

Norman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Episode 1 When an elite assassin, the Jackal, carries out his latest kill, it catches the attention of a British intelligence officer, who starts hunting him down. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Episode 2 When his previous client backs out of payment, the Jackal's reputation is on the line and he plots revenge. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Episode 3 Armed with the knowledge of his wayward client's identity, the Jackal tracks him down in Munich, determined to settle the score. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Episode 4 With his vengeance fulfilled, the Jackal flees Munich and tries to quell Nuria's suspicions; Bianca follows a new lead in her hunt. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Episode 5 The Jackal visits Norman with a special commission for his next job, but with Bianca also tracking Norman down, she closes in on him. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2024 Episode 6 Following his shoot-out with Bianca, the Jackal must escape his captors and regroup ahead of his hit on Ulle Dag Charles; Bianca tracks his trail of devastation through Central Europe. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Episode 7 The Jackal and Bianca both descend on Tallinn in anticipation of UDC's announcement; with the venue in lockdown and Bianca closing in, the Jackal must use all his wiles as he prepares to take his shot. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Episode 8 Following the chaos in Tallinn, the Jackal goes into hiding; Bianca digs into the past of the mysterious "Duggan," investigating his time in Afghanistan in the hope of a new lead. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2024 Episode 9 With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe on his Croatian island; with time running out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2024 Episode 10 A wanted man, the Jackal is on the run and desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot to bring him to justice. Details

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The Day of the Jackal — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Brian Kirk, Paul Wilmshurst, Anu Menon, Anthony Philipson
Creator
Ronan Bennett
Executive Producer
Ronan Bennett, Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Sam Hoyle, Sue Naegle, Brian Kirk, Eddie Redmayne
Screenwriter
Ronan Bennett, Shyam Popat
Network
Peacock
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2024