The 2024 television adaptation of reimagines Frederick Forsyth's classic 1971 novel as a high-stakes, contemporary political thriller. Spanning 10 episodes in its first season, the series focuses on a brilliant and elusive lone assassin known only as "The Jackal" (played by Eddie Redmayne) and the tenacious MI6 officer, Bianca Pullman (Lashana Lynch), who becomes obsessed with tracking him down. Unlike previous film adaptations, this series expands on the characters' personal lives, exploring the moral complexities of both the hunter and the hunted. Series Overview and Production
Episode 1 — Setup and Recruitment
A sophisticated, brutal thriller. 8/10.