46/20
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes a living committing murders for the highest sums of money. He soon meets his match in the form of a tenacious British Secret Service agent who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. Check out our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show has been picked up. 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 older model. Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). TLDR: Redmayne says it perfectly. Lynch is poorly cast. Unfortunately, the leads are not on par with each other, which detracts from the otherwise spectacular and high-quality production. No shade towards Lynch, it’s just a high bar that Redmayne has set. A more experienced actor could have perhaps provided a more believable counterpart/adversary character needed to challenge The Jackal. Overall, the story is a viable adaptation. The character development works in some way, even if some things are simply left open in the main characters’ stories, but that could be desired. The locations, the varied interactions, and the way Redmayne interprets languages and character changes really add a special layer to the story arc. The deception barometer is constantly on in the background. I look forward to seeing how Season 1 ends and how the quality is maintained or improved in Season 2. I hope Lynch loosens up to be less forced and gives a more nuanced performance in trying to meet Redmayne. If she does, Season 2 could be very promising.