NO NAME. NO FACE. NO MERCY. The world’s deadliest assassin meets his match.
The Day of the Jackal (2024) – A Masterclass in Suspense
Sky Atlantic’s The Day of the Jackal reimagines Frederick Forsyth’s iconic novel as a sleek, modern thriller. Eddie Redmayne delivers a chilling performance as the Jackal—a shadowy assassin whose latest contract sparks a continent-spanning manhunt led by MI6 operative Bianca (Lashana Lynch). Blending razor-sharp tension with jaw-dropping action, this series is a must-watch for fans of espionage dramas.
THE JACKAL
- Master of Disguise: Redmayne vanishes into roles with unsettling ease
- Lethal Precision: Executes kills with sniper-like accuracy
- Shocking Secret: A hidden family life humanizes the monster
BIANCA’S MISSION
The Target: A populist politician’s assassination triggers chaos
The Chase: From Munich to Estonia, the trail burns across Europe
The Twist: Dark web conspiracies and billionaires pull the strings
WHY THIS ADAPTATION WORKS
THE BRILLIANT
- Redmayne’s transformative, Oscar-worthy performance
- Gorgeous European locales heighten the stakes
- Pulse-pounding sniper sequences
THE FLAWS
- Mid-season pacing lags with subplot overload
- Family drama feels tacked on
- Requires patience for the payoff
Eddie Redmayne
The Jackal
Lashana Lynch
Bianca (MI6)
Úrsula Corberó
Nuria
Chukwudi Iwuji
Warlord
Redmayne’s Transformation
Prosthetics, accents, and chilling calm—a career-best performance.
Globe-Trotting Tension
Munich’s backstreets to Estonia’s snow—each location amps the stakes.
Sniper Ballet
Breathtaking long-range kills with real-world ballistics detail.
HUNT OR BE HUNTED
The Day of the Jackal now on Sky Atlantic.