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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 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. Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) A spy thriller for grown-ups. Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Camilla Long Times (UK) I enjoyed some of this beautiful show — the soundtrack, credits, Redmayne’s performance, the luggage. Nov 18, 2024 Full Review M.N. Miller Geek Vibes Nation Overall, The Day of the Jackal is a thoroughly gripping, highly suspenseful, and exciting spy series featuring two outstanding performances from Redmayne and Lynch. Rated: 8/10 Nov 28, 2024 Full Review Killian Faith-Kelly GQ Magazine [UK] The effect of this solitary approach that the Jackal takes to his handiwork is that everything he does -- and gets away with -- contributes significantly to our admiration for him. Nov 26, 2024 Full Review Alex Broadwell In Review Online Despite these points of hesitance, and some modern streaming aesthetic annoyances such as an occasional compulsion to fill silences with bizarrely curated pop needle drops, there’s enough to chew on surrounding such touches to make for a compelling watch. Nov 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonas P I loved everything about this show except the Bianca character was so damn annoying. Seriously made the show hard to get through Redmayne was great and its always good to see Charles Dance. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Mark W A retelling of the classic movie and it's remake with Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. Eddie Redmayne fleshes out the character nicely and is by far the most charismatic character. At times he is ruthless, but other times he is a family man caught up in a dangerous game that almost makes you root for him. The biggest frustration is Bianca, a moody and unlikeable Intelligence officer tracking the Jackal. I find her character manipulative, dour, which makes me want the Jackal to escape even more. The story moves along nicely, introducing the cast without dragging the pacing down. Can't wait to see how it turns out for the Jackal and his family. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Jeremy F While watching the trailer, I wasn't expecting such a show. My favorite of the year 2024. Can't wait for the last episode ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Dado F I dont know why but Bianca has the same angry and hate face all episodes, Redmayne is great at the role, the writting is nonsense, The River thing is so out of reality, are they low on writters? i can help if they want Jesus Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Cameron A What a Great Modern take of the Assistant aka the Jackel. Episode 9 just wow Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review halpenny g I thought it was a brilliant series and am still waiting to see the final episode, hoping there will be a season two. I noticed a lot of comments about Bianca ruining the series—I would have said the same at first. Initially, her character was really irritating, likely because she portrayed someone inexperienced but overly ambitious and cutthroat, all while pretending to be nice. That aspect of her personality was grating. However, as the series progressed, her character development was excellent, and I came to appreciate her role much more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 Airs Thu Dec 12 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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Season Info

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