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Our take
A nameless, meticulous assassin known as the Jackal takes on a job that puts a dogged British intelligence officer on his trail across Europe.
Why watch Eddie Redmayne plays against type in a sleek, globe trotting cat and mouse thriller.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
- Season 2
Cast & crew
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Eddie Redmayne
The Jackal
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Lashana Lynch
Bianca Pullman
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Úrsula Corberó
Nuria
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Chukwudi Iwuji
Osita Halcrow
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Eleanor Matsuura
Zina Jansone
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Ben Hall
Damian Richardson
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Lia Williams
Isabel Kirby
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Jon Arias
Álvaro Gonzales Martin
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Khalid Abdalla
Ulle Dag Charles
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Sule Rimi
Paul Pullman
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Charles Dance
Timothy Winthrop
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Nick Blood
Vince Pyne
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?
- In Canada: STACKTV and Prime Video (buy). In the UK: NOW. In New Zealand: Hayu and Prime Video (buy). In the US: Peacock and Prime Video (buy). In Australia: Prime Video (buy).
- What is The Day of the Jackal about?
- A nameless, meticulous assassin known as the Jackal takes on a job that puts a dogged British intelligence officer on his trail across Europe.
- Who is in the cast of The Day of the Jackal?
- The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal, Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman, Úrsula Corberó as Nuria, Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow and Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone.
- When did The Day of the Jackal start?
- The Day of the Jackal premiered on 7 November 2024 and is still running, with 2 seasons so far.
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