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The show moves the setting to the current era
Synopsis
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.. The "Day of the Jackal" The novel was set in 1963 and involved an assassination attempt on the then-President of France Charles de Gaulle.
Remake of The Day of the Jackal (1973)
I initially noticed some confusion around "The Day of the Jackal," with many mistaking it for a remake of the 1997 film "The Jackal," starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. It’s amusing how that misconception has led some to dismiss this series as bad without giving it a fair chance. As someone who prefers mini-series with 6 to 8 episodes, I sincerely hope this one avoids a silly cliffhanger and doesn't 39;t attempt to stretch the story into a second season unnecessarily.Five episodes in, and I must say, it’s a solid show.
However, my biggest concern lies with the casting of the female lead
I would have preferred all episodes to be released at once; doing so would amplify the sense of realism, heightening the suspense and visceral intensity of the plot. There’s an intriguing quality that makes you feel as if the story might not be entirely fictional after all. She feels miscast for the role of an MI6 agent; both her personality and body type don’t align with what I envision for such a character.
Despite this, "The Day of the Jackal" has potential and is worth watching
While she is intended to represent the opposite side of the moral spectrum, she comes across as utterly terrible-more morally corrupt than the titular Jackal. This has made me hope for her downfall rather than rooting for her, which detracts from my overall enjoyment of the series. A new season of "Silo" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.