32/46

The series shifts the setting to the present day

Narrative

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out assassinations for the highest pay. He soon meets his worthy rival in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. The novel «The Day of the Jackal» is set in 1963 and concerns an assassination attempt on the then President of France Charles de Gaulle.

Remake of The Day of the Jackal (1973)

The Day of the Jackal is a technically accomplished and ambitious remake of the 1973 classic. What immediately struck me was the high production value and, in particular, Eddie Redmayne’s performance as the Jackal. His masterfully understated performance held my attention throughout the series.

I particularly appreciated the way the series modernized the source material

It deftly addresses the challenges a modern assassin would face in our world of digital surveillance, social media and sophisticated security systems. That said, I did have some significant issues with the series. I found Lashana Lynch’s performance as the MI6 agent to be rather unconvincing.

Despite these drawbacks, there’s still a lot to admire here

She seemed to lack the necessary authority for such a pivotal role, and this unfortunately weakened what should have been a compelling cat-and-mouse dynamic at the heart of the story. I was also frustrated by the pacing and unnecessary subplot padding. The MI6 agent’s family drama, in particular, felt like a formulaic addition that only served to dilute the tension of the main plot.

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The technical execution is impressive and the supporting cast give strong performances – Charles Dance being a particular standout. While it may not quite reach the heights of the 1973 version, I would still recommend it to thriller lovers, even if it doesn’t quite live up to its potential. A new season of «Shiloh» is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.

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