The Day of the Jackal: Episode 1

November 8, 2024 12:35 PM - Season 1, Episode 1

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.
posted by ellieBOA (6 comments total)

The full season will drop on Peacock on November 14th.
posted by ellieBOA at 12:36 PM on November 8

Glad to see Lashana Lynch getting work, but I hope her character has some room for her swagger and verve--the "straight guy" in these scenarios often doesn't.
posted by praemunire at 12:42 PM on November 8

The reviews of this I've been seeing have been tepid at best. I seem to be one of the few people who actually likes Eddie Redmayne, but it'll have to wait until I see a convincing reason to watch it.
posted by Pedantzilla at 1:15 PM on November 8

I loved the first episode!
posted by ellieBOA at 1:26 PM on November 8

I hope her character has some room for her swagger and verve--the "straight guy" in these scenarios often doesn't.

Having seen what's out so far, I would say you're probably not going to get your wish. She seems to be used as a foil for Redmayne in certain ways, which doesn't leave a lot of room for departure from the -- as you put it -- "straight guy" role.
posted by axiom at 1:35 PM on November 11

I enjoyed the first episode. I thought Eddie was just fine at recreating the Edward Fox vibe of the first film.
posted by OHenryPacey at 9:08 AM on November 18