29/48

The show moves the setting to the present day

Synopsis

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out assassinations for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who pursues him in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. The novel, "Day of the Jackal," was set in 1963 and involved an assassination attempt on the then President of France, Charles de Gaulle.

A remake of The Day of the Jackal (1973)

Initially, I noticed some confusion surrounding "The Day of the Jackal," with many mistaking it for a remake of the 1997 film "The Jackal," starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. It's funny how this misconception led some to dismiss this series as bad without giving it a fair chance. As someone who prefers miniseries that are 6-8 episodes long, I sincerely hope this one avoids a silly cliffhanger and doesn't try to stretch the story out into a second season unnecessarily.

However, my biggest concern is the casting of the female lead

Five episodes in, and I have to say, it's a solid show. I would have preferred if all the episodes had been released at once; it would have heightened the sense of realism, heightening the suspense and visceral intensity of the plot. There’s an intriguing quality that makes you feel like the story might not be entirely fictional after all.

Regardless, “The Day of the Jackal” has potential and is worth watching

She seems miscast as an MI6 agent; both her personality and body type don’t align with what I envision for such a character. Although she’s meant to represent the opposite side of the moral spectrum, she comes across as completely awful—more morally corrupt than the titular Jackal. This made me root for her downfall rather than for her, which diminished my overall enjoyment of the series.

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