The Day of the Jackal backdrop
The Day of the Jackal logo
2024·Drama·10 episodes
8.2
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.
Created by Ronan Bennett
based on novel or book
hitman
political assassination
powerful

Seasons

Series 1
Series 1
10 episodes · 2024

Cast

Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne
The Jackal
Lashana Lynch
Lashana Lynch
Bianca Pullman
Eleanor Matsuura
Eleanor Matsuura
Zina Jansone
Chukwudi Iwuji
Chukwudi Iwuji
Osita Halcrow
Úrsula Corberó
Úrsula Corberó
Nuria

Crew

Volker Bertelmann
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Gareth Neame
Gareth Neame
Executive Producer
Christopher Hall
Christopher Hall
Producer
Brian Kirk
Brian Kirk
Executive Producer
Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne
Executive Producer
Sue Naegle
Sue Naegle
Executive Producer
Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth
Novel
Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth
Consulting Producer
Lashana Lynch
Lashana Lynch
Co-Executive Producer
Nina Gold
Nina Gold
Casting

Popular Reviews

302 reviews
TyTY
TyTY
The Day of the Jackal
I get that it's been tough figuring out who should take over Daniel Craig's role as James Bond, but they really don't need to look anywhere else. I seriously think Eddie Redmayne would be a great fit for the part. To me, he's already kind of nailing the James Bond vibe in 'The Days Of The Jackal' series, where he's basically playing an darker version of the character.

If the ‘Penguin’ TV show had never existed, I believe ‘The Day of the Jackal’ would undoubtedly be the best TV show of 2024. Going into this series, I had no idea what to expect, as I haven't read the book or seen the movie from which it draws much of its inspiration. However, the series itself is a suspense masterpiece. The storytelling is exceptional, the pacing keeps you engaged, and the cinematography, along with some of the camera shots, is mind-blowing. The music score is perfect; once I heard ‘Radiohead,’ I became even more interested in watching. In my opinion, if I had to compare this amazing show to another with a similar vibe, I would say it’s a perfect blend of ‘True Detective’ season one and ‘Barry’. Aside from ‘Barry Berkman’, I have never rooted for an assassin more. I honestly thought he would probably end up dying at the end of this season, and I would have been quite disappointed about it because I love this show so much.

Also, whoever was hired as the cinematographer for this show deserves a pay raise and should definitely return for season two. I’m not exaggerating when I say there are so many AMAZING camera shots in this series. My favorite shot was in episode 10, when Bianca and Duggan faced each other under the red and blue lights—it was an insane camera shot that had me hyped for the final showdown. I'm so glad to hear that it has been renewed for season two!
I get that it's been tough figuring out who should take over Daniel Craig's role as James Bond, but they really don't need to look anywhere else. I seriously think Eddie Redmayne would be a great fit for the part. To me, he's already kind of nailing the James Bond vibe in 'The Days Of The Jackal' series, where he's basically playing an darker version of the character.

If the ‘Penguin’ TV show had never existed, I believe ‘The Day of the Jackal’ would undoubtedly be the best TV show of 2024. Going into this series, I had no idea what to expect, as I haven't read the book or seen the movie from which it draws much of its inspiration. However, the series itself is a suspense masterpiece. The storytelling is exceptional, the pacing keeps you engaged, and the cinematography, along with some of the camera shots, is mind-blowing. The music score is perfect; once I heard ‘Radiohead,’ I became even more interested in watching. In my opinion, if I had to compare this amazing show to another with a similar vibe, I would say it’s a perfect blend of ‘True Detective’ season one and ‘Barry’. Aside from ‘Barry Berkman’, I have never rooted for an assassin more. I honestly thought he would probably end up dying at the end of this season, and I would have been quite disappointed about it because I love this show so much.

Also, whoever was hired as the cinematographer for this show deserves a pay raise and should definitely return for season two. I’m not exaggerating when I say there are so many AMAZING camera shots in this series. My favorite shot was in episode 10, when Bianca and Duggan faced each other under the red and blue lights—it was an insane camera shot that had me hyped for the final showdown. I'm so glad to hear that it has been renewed for season two!
Favorite
1
love
Comment
Notsonichemovies
Notsonichemovies
The Day of the Jackal
When are we gonna stop overshadowing Eddie Redmayne and admit his one of the UKs best ever actors. One of my fav series to date, granted it’s not many, but wow. You know it’s good when you really don’t want a season 2
When are we gonna stop overshadowing Eddie Redmayne and admit his one of the UKs best ever actors. One of my fav series to date, granted it’s not many, but wow. You know it’s good when you really don’t want a season 2
Favorite
Comment
Ben
Ben
The Day of the Jackal
Loved every part of the show… the thrills🔥
Loved every part of the show… the thrills🔥
Favorite
Comment
Scarlet Max
Scarlet Max
The Day of the Jackal
I wish I was married to him instead
I wish I was married to him instead
Favorite
Comment
jennifer
jennifer
The Day of the Jackal
this is absofckinglutely insane, genuinely  deserves way more hype, still don’t get why this series is so underrated🥲
this is absofckinglutely insane, genuinely  deserves way more hype, still don’t get why this series is so underrated🥲
Favorite
Comment