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Over 50 years after the release of The Day of the Jackal novel, the story has received the modern-day TV treatment. We'll show you where to watch The Day of the Jackal, including a breakdown of global streaming options.
The Day of the Jackal, which was also made into a film in 1973, follows an international assassin known as the Jackal and the British intelligence agent attempting to take him down. Eddie Redmayne stars as the elusive assassin, and Lashana Lynch plays Bianca, the MI6 agent hot on his heels. The series takes on a classic cat-and-mouse, spy vs. assassin formula with shades of Killing Eve and The Fall.
Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about the series. The initial episode release options were a bit complex, but the first season has since wrapped and is available to stream in full around the world.
The Day of the Jackal streams on Peacock in the US. Subscriptions start at $8/month for the ad-supported tier, but an ad-free upgrade is available for $14/month. Annual versions of the plans are available for $80 or $140 a year.
The Day of the Jackal aired on Sky Atlantic and is currently available to stream through Now TV in the UK. Now's Entertainment membership prices start at £7/month for a six-month contract or £10/month for a flexible month-to-month subscription.
The Day of the Jackal is available on TVNZ in New Zealand. This free streaming option only requires account creation to use.
Viewers who are away from their usual streaming options, like NZ's free stream, can still access them with the help of a VPN, like ExpressVPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy ways to change your virtual location so that you can use your go-to websites from anywhere. They're popular ways for people to boost online security and keep up with their usual apps while traveling. You can read all about ExpressVPN in our review, but we recommend the service for a couple of reasons, including its user-friendliness and hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee.
Peacock and Sky released a trailer for the series in October. The video gave a first look at some of the action, thrills, and drama that define the series. In it, viewers see the assassination that sets Lynch's character on the hunt for Redmayne's. Check out the full video below:
The Day of the Jackal will return for a second season. The follow-up season was announced in November while the first season was still airing. No release date has been announced yet, but we'll keep this page updated as more renewal details emerge.
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