50/22
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes a living carrying out hits for the highest fees. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer 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 made the cut.. 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. Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). TLDR: Redmayne nails it. Lynch is poorly portrayed. Unfortunately, the leads aren’t on the same level, which detracts from the otherwise spectacular and high-quality production. No shade to Lynch, it’s just a high bar that Redmayne has set. A more credible adversary/counterpart character needed to challenge The Jackal Overall, the story is a workable adaptation. The character development works, although some things are left open-ended in the main characters’ narratives, but that may be desired. The locations, varied interactions, and Redmayne’s delivery of languages and shifting characters really add a special layer to the story arc. The deception bar is always ticking in the background. I’m looking forward to seeing how Se01 ends and how the quality is maintained or improved in Se02. Hopefully Lynch eases into being less forced and gives a more nuanced performance in trying to get to know Redmayne. If he does, Se02 could be quite promising.