Season one of the hit Eddie Redmayne thriller The Day of the Jackal has come to an end and it’s fair to say that fans can’t wait for the second season to commence.
The drama has become one of the most successful shows that Sky TV has ever released and sees Redmayne play a rare villainous role as a mysterious hitman, targeting tech CEOs and influential people across Europe.
The show also stars Lashana Lynch, Eleanor Matsuura, Chukwudi Iwuji and Khalid Abdalla.
The series is based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel of the same name, which has been turned into two films, The Day of the Jackal (1973) and The Jackal (1997).
Prior to the finale of season one, viewers had already hailed it as one of the “best shows of 2024” and told people who hadn’t seen it to “stop depriving yourself”.
The tenth and final episode of season one has now been released and fans are hailing it as a truly staggering and utterly entertaining piece of television.
“Among the numerous films and TV series I’ve watched over the years, The Day of the Jackal stands out as one of the top three. Its exceptional storytelling and masterful execution make it a truly unforgettable experience,” said one enthusiastic viewer.
Another added: “The Day of the Jackal finale was really excellent. One shot (camera not gun) in particular was a visual masterstroke. If you watched you’ll know which one. A tremendous piece of work.”
A third said: “The Day of the Jackal is absolutely spectacular. It’s so good I can watch all 10 episodes again and still get the same excitement. It’s a chef’s kiss.”
A fourth added: “Very impressed by the ending of The Day of the Jackal! A lesson in when subversion in TV actually works!”
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Although season one has only just finished, Variety reported in November that the success of the show has seen it renewed for a second season.
In The Independent’s annual ranking of the best series released in 2024,The Day of the Jackal came in 10th place, out of 20 shows. TV critic Nick Hilton ranked Netflix’s Baby Reindeer as the best series of the year, with Shōgun and Mr and Mrs Smith following in second and third place.