The Day of the Jackal
Series 1
“The hunter. Hunted.”
Created by: Ronan Bennett
Network: Sky Atlantic, Sky Showcase
Season aired: 2024-11-07
Overview
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.
Advertisement
AdSense · 320×100
Episodes · 10
Episode 1
When an elite assassin carries out a kill, it catches the attention of an intelligence officer, who starts to hunt him down.
Episode 2
With his client backing out of payment, the Jackal's reputation is on the line, and he starts to plot his revenge.
Episode 3
Armed with the knowledge of his wayward client's identity, the Jackal tracks him down in Munich, determined to settle the score.
Episode 4
His vengeance fulfilled, the Jackal flees Munich and tries to quell Nuria's suspicions. Bianca follows a new lead in her hunt.
Episode 5
The Jackal visits Norman with a special commission... but with Bianca also tracking Norman down, she is starting to close in on him.
Episode 6
Following his shootout with Bianca, the Jackal must escape his captors and regroup ahead of his next hit, as Bianca follows his trail.
Episode 7
The Jackal and Bianca head to Tallinn before UDC's announcement. The Jackal must use all his wiles as he prepares to take his shot.
Episode 8
Bianca gains insight into a secret file. She learns the true identity of the Jackal and how he became a contract killer.
Episode 9
With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe. As time runs out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target.
Episode 10
A wanted man, the Jackal is on the run, desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot to bring him to justice.
