42/26
The show moves the setting to the current era
Line of Events
The jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by pulling off hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who follows him on a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.. “Day of the Jackal”; the novel took place in 1963 and involved an assassination attempt on the then president of France, Charles de Gaulle.
Remake of The Day of the Jackal (1973)
I initially noticed some confusion surrounding “Day of the Jackal”; with many mistaking it for a remake of the 1997 film The Jackal; with Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. It’s funny how this misconception has led some to dismiss this series as bad without giving it a fair chance. As someone who prefers miniseries with 6 to 8 episodes, I really hope this one avoids a silly cliffhanger and doesn’t try to extend the story into a second season unnecessarily.
Five episodes in and I have to say it’s a solid show
I would have preferred all the episodes to be released at once; this would amplify the sense of realism, heightening the suspense and visceral intensity of the plot. There’s an intriguing quality to it that makes you feel like the story might not be entirely fictional after all. However, my biggest concern lies with the casting of the female lead.
Despite this, "Day of the Jackal" has potential and is worth watching
He feels wrong for the role of an MI6 agent; both her personality and body type don’t line up with what I envision for such a character. While she’s meant to represent the opposite end of the moral spectrum, she comes off as downright awful—more morally corrupt than the titular jackal. This made me hope for her downfall rather than root for her, which detracts from my overall enjoyment of the series.
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