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Narrative
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out assassinations for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who pursues him in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. The novel "Day of the Jackal" was set in 1963 and involved an assassination attempt on then-President of France Charles de Gaulle.
TLDR: Redmayne rocks
The show shifts the setting to the present day. Referenced in Graham Norton in the likes: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). Lynch is poorly cast.
Overall, the story is a viable adaptation
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 experienced actor could have delivered a more credible adversary/counterpart character needed to challenge the Jackal.
The disappointment barometer is always ticking in the background
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 changing characters really add a special layer to the story arc. I’m eager to see how Se01 ends and how the quality is maintained or improved in Se02.
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