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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 Jorge Loser Espinof ... One of the year's essentials for lovers of thriller, suspense, and action. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 20, 2024 Full Review Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) As the Jackal, Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl) delivers a chilling portrayal of the elusive assassin, bringing depth and complexity to a character whose motives remain mysterious. Rated: 4/5 Dec 19, 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 Read all reviews

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Matovu J this series gives you a sense of serious,determination and intolerance about the main character making it nice to watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Another one of those girl boss shows. Why actresses like Lashanna Lynch continue to get work is beyond me..... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Alan B Urgh, cliched nonsense; everything from the snotty teenage daughter and whiny husband, to hard-assed boss, MI6 mole, and lots of other unoriginal drivel thrown-in in a desperate bid to create drama. Couldn’t finish it. Just awful Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Abhishek K Oh my, my excellent storyline after a long time, watching something good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Audience Member The main actor looks weird. But strangely it all works well and it gives the tv show something special that differs it from the crowd. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Mich 1 It was AMAZING! Excellent performance by Eddie. He is perfect for the role of Jackal. The music, the scenery and the actors are really great for the serie. Congratulations. We will be eagerly awaiting a new season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 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 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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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
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2024
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