Eddie Redmayne steps into the shadows as a deadly sniper in The Day of the Jackal, a pulse-pounding thriller that has quickly become one of the most talked-about series of the year. With its high-intensity action, masterful storytelling, and a career-defining performance, this British production delivers an edge-of-your-seat experience from start to finish.
Premiering on Sky Original in November 2024 and streaming in Thailand on max.com and sky.com/tv, the series is a modern reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s iconic 1971 novel. While previous adaptations have stayed true to the political backdrop of their times, this version updates the stakes, taking the assassination game to a global scale, with a modern sniper whose methods—and motives—are more terrifying than ever.
Redmayne Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
For those used to seeing Eddie Redmayne play charming intellectuals or soft-spoken heroes, prepare for a shock. His portrayal of Jackal, a ruthless, calculating hitman, is nothing short of mesmerizing. He doesn’t just kill—he orchestrates executions with precision, disguises himself with eerie ease, and hunts down his own clients if they dare to short-change him.
The series opens with a jaw-dropping hit: a single sniper round from over 3,815 meters away, taking out a German Prime Minister candidate. As the world scrambles for answers, MI6 agent Bianca, a weapons expert, begins unraveling a dangerous conspiracy—one that might just put her in the sniper’s crosshairs.
More Than Just a Game of Cat and Mouse
What sets The Day of the Jackal apart is its layered storytelling. It’s not just about Bianca chasing Jackal—it’s about who is pulling the strings. The deeper she digs, the more she uncovers a global power struggle, where billionaires are using assassins to silence threats, and tech moguls are on the verge of exposing illicit financial networks.
The tension is relentless. Who is hunting whom? Who is really in control? And when the Jackal has you in his sights, is there any way out?
Critics and Audiences Are Hooked
Sky Original has a certified hit on its hands. The show shattered viewership records, pulling in 3 million streams in its first week across SkyTV and Peacock, making it the network’s biggest series debut in two years.
Critics agree—on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a solid 85% (7.6/10), with reviewers praising its tight pacing, high-caliber action, and Redmayne’s transformation into one of TV’s most chilling assassins.
What’s Next for the Jackal?
If the season finale’s explosive cliffhanger wasn’t enough, the showrunners have already confirmed a second season, with Redmayne reprising his role. And let’s just say, those who failed to pay him in full should be very, very nervous.
With 10 gripping episodes, The Day of the Jackal raises the bar for assassin thrillers. Brutal, sophisticated, and endlessly suspenseful—this is one killer series you won’t want to miss.
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