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The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in the form of a tenacious British Intelligence officer who tracks him down on an exciting cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. Check our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show made it to the finale. The Jackal is seen driving a white Alfa Romeo Spider. In The Day of the Jackal (1973), the Jackal also drives a white Alfa Romeo, albeit an earlier model. Mentioned in The Graham Norton Show: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). TLDR: Redmayne does it. Lynch was miscast. Unfortunately, the leads are not equal, which detracts from an otherwise spectacular and high-quality production. Lynch is not a shadow, he is simply the high bar that Redmayne set. A more experienced actor could have provided a more believable counterpart/opponent needed to challenge the Jackal. Overall, the story is a viable adaptation. The character development works, although some issues with the main characters’ narratives are left open, but that could have been desirable. The locations, the varied interactions, and Redmaynes’ provision of languages and character changes really add a special layer to the story. The barometer of deception is constantly on in the background. I can’t wait to see how Se01 ends and how the quality is maintained or improved in Se02. Hopefully Lynch will tone down his act and deliver a more polished performance as he tries to meet Redmayne. If he does, Se02 could be quite promising.