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Just finished The Day of the Jackal. REALLY enjoyed it. Eddie Redmayne gave a fantastic performance throughout. It was a great cat and mouse, and I wasn't sure who to root for.
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #Thriller #TheDayoftheJackal #ThePenguin The 10 Best Thriller Shows With Less Than 20 Episodes, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TVsCGN
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https://www.europesays.com/no/380502/ Pia Tjelta får rolle i «The Day of the Jackal» med Eddie Redmayne #EddieRedmayne #Entertainment #Hollywood #kjendis #NO #Norge #Norway #PiaTjelta #sjakalen #TheDayOfTheJackal #Underholdning
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Norway’s Pia Tjelta Joins ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Season 2 (Exclusive)
Norwegian star Pia Tjelta (Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, No Comment, Don’t Call Me Mama) has joined the cast…
#Norway #NO #Europe #Europa #EU #EddieRedmayne #international #Noreg #Norge #norway #nyheter #peacock #PiaTjelta #Sky #TheDayoftheJackal
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Norway’s Pia Tjelta Joins ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Season 2 (Exclusive) https://www.byteseu.com/2434561/ #EddieRedmayne #international #Norway #Peacock #PiaTjelta #Sky #TheDayOfTheJackal
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Pia Tjelta Joins ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Season 2 (Exclusive)
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Reacher #LeeChild The Spy Thriller That Inspired ‘Reacher’ Officially Returns in 2027 http://dlvr.it/TVmrGN
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Sky To Showcase Series Like ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Deal
The Day of the Jackal and Brassic could be coming to free-to-air television in the UK after Sky…
#NewsBeep #News #TV #Brassic #CecileFrot-Coutaz #Entertainment #ITV #RTSLondon #SkyStudios #TheDayoftheJackal #tv #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Sky Confirms Plans To Showcase Series Like ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Takeover
#News #Brassic #CecileFrotCoutaz #ITV #RTSLondon #SkyStudios #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://deadline.com/2026/09/sky-studios-cecile-frot-coutaz-1237116045/
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheDayoftheJackal #JamesBond This Bold Spy Thriller Proves We've Had the Perfect James Bond Replacement the Entire Time http://dlvr.it/TVcq2Z
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock #Reacher The Spy Thriller That Spawned ‘Reacher’ Officially Returns With New Episodes in 2027 http://dlvr.it/TVLYZK
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #Thriller #TheDayoftheJackal #Reacher The 8-Part Spy Thriller That Inspired 'Reacher' Has an Even Bigger Challenge for Season 2 http://dlvr.it/TVKrvV
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Reacher #Peacock The Spy Thriller That Inspired ‘Reacher’ Officially Releases First Look at Season 2 http://dlvr.it/TVG4Lm
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #Reacher #TheDayoftheJackal Prime Video's 'Reacher' Owes Everything to This Forgotten 1970s Classic http://dlvr.it/TV7tDT
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock #Reacher Peacock’s ‘Reacher’-Inspired Spy Thriller Is the Perfect Weekend Binge Before Season 2 http://dlvr.it/TV7l3D
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock #Reacher ‘Reacher’ Fans Need To Watch This 2-Part Spy Thriller Exploding on Global Streaming http://dlvr.it/TTq3yM
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Sky To Put Originals Like ‘Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Takeover
EXCLUSIVE: ITV is expected to host Sky original series like The Day of the Jackal and Saturday Night…
#NewsBeep #News #TV #CA #Canada #Entertainment #ITV #SaturdayNightLiveUK #sky #TheDayoftheJackal
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1078180/ Sky To Put Originals Like ‘Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Takeover #Business #ITV #SaturdayNightLiveUK #Sky #TheDayOfTheJackal #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Sky To Put Originals Like ‘Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Takeover
EXCLUSIVE: ITV is expected to host Sky original series like The Day of the Jackal and Saturday Night…
#NewsBeep #News #TV #Entertainment #ITV #SaturdayNightLiveUK #sky #TheDayoftheJackal #tv #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/576539/ Sky To Put Originals Like ‘Day Of The Jackal’ On ITV After Takeover #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #ITV #SaturdayNightLiveUK #Sky #TheDayOfTheJackal #TV
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‘SNL’ On ITV? Sky Already Plotting How To Megaphone Originals On Its New $2.1B Network
#News #ITV #SaturdayNightLiveUK #Sky #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/sky-put-shows-on-itv-snl-day-of-jackal-1236977205/
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #EddieRedmayne Forget ‘Reacher,’ This 10-Part Spy Thriller Is Your Next Streaming Obsession http://dlvr.it/TTFRld
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheDayoftheJackal #EddieRedmayne Eddie Redmayne’s 10-Part Spy Thriller Reboot Is a Must-Watch Before Season 2 Arrives http://dlvr.it/TTDMRV
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock Forget ‘Reacher,’ This Hit Spy Thriller Is the Perfect Weekend Binge Before Season 2 http://dlvr.it/TT1zBK
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #EddieRedmayne The Spy Thriller That Inspired ‘Reacher’ Casts Generational Heartthrob in Season 2 Villain Role http://dlvr.it/TSW3MW
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Matt Bomer Joins ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Season 2
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Bomer (Outcome, Fellow Travelers) has joined Season 2 of Peacock and Sky’s spy thriller drama The…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #EddieRedmayne #Entertainment #MattBomer #Peacock #TheDayoftheJackal #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/952895/ Matt Bomer Joins ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Season 2 #Celebrities #EddieRedmayne #Entertainment #MattBomer #Peacock #TheDayOfTheJackal #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock #Reacher The Binge-Worthy Spy Thriller That Inspired ‘Reacher’ Officially Returns in 2027 http://dlvr.it/TSTdyh
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Matt Bomer Joins ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Season 2
#Casting #News #EddieRedmayne #MattBomer #Peacock #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-bomer-the-day-of-the-jackal-season-2-eddie-redmayne-1236889338/
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Nigel Marchant Promoted At ‘Day Of The Jackal’ Producer Carnival
#News #CarnivalFilms #GarethNeame #NigelMarchant #TheDayoftheJackal #UniversalInternationalStudioshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/carnival-promotes-nigel-marchant-co-chair-day-of-the-jackal-1236882898/
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #Reacher #TheDayoftheJackal ‘The Night Agent’s 85% Rotten Tomatoes Replacement Series Is a Darker Spy Thriller Binge http://dlvr.it/TSHvmL
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The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth (Book Review) | A Chillingly Precise Political Thriller That Feels Real
The Jackal. A tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. A killer at the top of his profession. A man unknown to any secret service in the world. An assassin with a contract to kill the world’s most heavily guarded man.
One man with a rifle who can change the course of history. One man whose mission is so secretive not even his employers know his name. And as the minutes count down to the final act of execution, it seems that there is no power on earth that can stop the Jackal.
How was it?
The Day of the Jackal is often described as a classic political thriller, but it really came on my radar when the Eddie Redmayne’s TV series was on the horizon. What struck me the most about this book is how much it feels like a meticulously constructed case study, almost like an investigative documentary, before it even becomes a fictional story.
The early sections of the novel, there are four parts of them, I think, are incredibly detailed, laying out the chain of events that lead to the hiring of the Jackal. Forsyth takes his time here, and while that might sound heavy, it’s anything but dull. Instead, it reads like a fascinating deep dive into the anatomy of an assassination plot. The inclusion of the Algerian War of Independence adds a strong historical background, effectively showing why someone like Charles de Gaulle was deeply polarizing and targeted.
What makes this novel particularly compelling is its blend of fact and fiction. Because parts of the story are rooted in real historical tensions, making the fictional elements feel grounded and believable. That sense of realism never really fades, even as the narrative shifts more squarely into thriller territory.
One of the standout aspects for me is the level of detail, especially when it comes to the Jackal’s preparations. The specifications of the rifle, the disguises, and the step-by-step planning are incredibly precise. Normally, this level of technical detail might slow a story down, but Forsyth manages to keep it engaging throughout. The pacing flows surprisingly well, and the perspective shifts between the assassin and those trying to stop him, pulling you right into the process on both sides.
That said, this same precision is also what holds the book back from being truly great in my eyes. There’s a certain emotional distance to the narrative. It feels intentionally cold, which makes sense given the subject matter and the character of the Jackal, but it also means I was more intellectually engaged than emotionally invested. I was fascinated by how everything would unfold, but I wasn’t deeply attached to the outcome, just curious.
Having just seen the TV adaptation of the story, I also found it interesting to compare portrayals. The Jackal’s meticulous nature, his attention to detail, use of aliases like “Duggan,” and careful planning are very much present here and clearly form the backbone of those adaptations. However, while the TV version added more emotional weight, the novel remains more clinical in its execution. It does make me curious about which elements different adaptations chose to use or leave out.
Overall, The Day of the Jackal is an impressively crafted thriller that excels in realism, structure, and details. Even if it doesn’t fully deliver on emotional depth, it’s a gripping and highly intelligent read that stands out for its precision and authenticity.
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#TheDayOfTheJackal (1973)
In the aftermath of France allowing Algeria's independence, a group of resentful military veterans hire a professional assassin codenamed "Jackal" to kill President Charles de Gaulle.
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Mar 20 : Set in France 🇫🇷
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In the aftermath of France allowing Algeria's independence, a group of resentful military veterans hire a professional assassin codenamed "Jackal" to kill President Charles de Gaulle.
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https://www.europesays.com/be-nl/19977/ Deze serie op SkyShowtime is gewoon één van de beste van 2024: ‘Puntje van m’n stoel’ | Netflix Nieuws #Amusement #BE #België #Belgium #CanvasPremière #EddieRedmayne #Entertainment #EuropeseJacht #FrederickForsyth #GarethNeame #huurmoordenaar #KatEnMuisspel #LashanaLynch #NetflixNieuws #NigelMarchant #SerieRecensie2024 #SkyShowtimeSerie #SpannendeTvSerie #TheDayOfTheJackal #ThrillerserieBelgië #TV
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Weruche Opia & Pablo Schreiber Cast In ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Season 2 As Series Regulars
#Casting #News #PabloSchreiber #Peacock #Sky #TheDayoftheJackal #WerucheOpiahttps://deadline.com/2026/02/weruche-opia-pablo-schreiber-day-of-the-jackal-season-2-1236710928/
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #EddieRedmayne ‘MobLand’ Creator’s Hit Espionage Thriller Sneaks Up on Competition on Digital Charts http://dlvr.it/TQXy4M
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheDayoftheJackal #Peacock #Crime Peacock's Forgotten Crime Thriller Makes a Mark on Global Streaming Charts http://dlvr.it/TQHN22
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La série d’espionnage The Day of the Jackal change de showrunner.
C'est peut être un détail pour vous mais ça risque de tout changer !
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‘Day of the Jackal’ Finds New Lead Writer in ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ Scribe David Harrower as Creator Ronan Bennett Steps Back (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Global #News #CarnivalFilms #MobLand #Ronanbennett #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/global/day-of-the-jackal-season-2-lead-writer-david-harrower-1236525906/
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‘Day of the Jackal’ Finds New Lead Writer in ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ Scribe David Harrower as Creator Ronan Bennett Steps Back (EXCLUSIVE)
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TheDayoftheJackal #KillingEve 20 Shows To Watch if You Loved 'The Day of the Jackal' http://dlvr.it/TMzdFb
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‘Gangs Of London’ Renewed For Season 4
#News #Comcast #Edinburgh #EdinburghTVFestival #GangsofLondon #Peacock #Sky #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/gangs-of-london-renewed-season-4-sky-1236491725/
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‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Creator Ronan Bennett Reimagining 1969 War Movie ‘Army Of Shadows’ For Channel 4 & Canal+
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How ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Team Brought a “Semi-Derelict” Border Building Back to Life: “This Was a Huge Undertaking”
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Four Starry Drama Emmy Contenders Reveal the Ongoing Power of Spy vs. Spy
#IndieWire #Awards #ConsiderThis #BlackDoves #SlowHorses #TheAgency #TheDayoftheJackal #TVhttps://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/great-spy-series-emmys-contenders-1235133701/
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Cinematographer Christopher Ross On Capturing “The Gray Area Of The Human Condition” In ‘The Day Of The Jackal’
#BelowTheLine #News #Awardsbtl #ChristopherRoss #Cinematography #Peacock #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://deadline.com/2025/06/the-day-of-the-jackal-dp-christopher-ross-interview-1236438067/
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“It Was a Very Easy Yes for Me”: ‘THR Presents’ Q&A With ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Star Eddie Redmayne
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“Who Gives a F*** What Other People Think”: Walton Goggins, Adam Scott and the Drama Actor Roundtable
#TV #TVFeatures #AdamScott #CooperKoch #DramaActorRoundtable #EddieRedmayne #JeffreyWright #MonstersTheLyleandErikMenendezStory #Severance #TheDayoftheJackal #TheLastofUs #TheWhiteLotus #THRCoverStory #WaltonGoggins -
Eddie Redmayne and the Filmmakers Behind ‘The Day of the Jackal’ on Paying Tribute to a Classic While Creating Something Entirely New
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My ★★★★★ review of The Day of the Jackal on @letterboxd: https://boxd.it/9Xw3XR
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‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Day of the Jackal,’ ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Among This Year’s Banff Rockie Awards International Program Competition Winners
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Banff: BBC Ukraine War Doc ‘Hell Jumper’ Wins Grand Jury Prize
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Frederick Forsyth, Author of Thrillers Made Into Movies Like ‘The Day of the Jackal,’ Dies at 86
#Variety #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #FrederickForsyth #TheDayoftheJackalhttps://variety.com/2025/film/news/frederick-forsyth-dead-dies-the-day-of-the-jackal-1236423859/
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Frederick Forsyth Dies: ‘Day Of The Jackal’, ‘Odessa File’ & ‘The Dogs Of War’ Author Was 86
#News #Obituaries #FrederickForsyth #TheDayoftheJackal #TheOdessaFilehttps://deadline.com/2025/06/frederick-forsyth-dead-day-of-jackal-author-1236428417/
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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Day of the Jackal’ Producers on Rewriting Literary Worlds With TV Adaptations
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How ‘Pulp Fiction’ Inspired the Killer Disguises of ‘Day of the Jackal’
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‘The Day of the Jackal’ Star Eddie Redmayne on Tackling Iconic Characters, Loving ‘The White Lotus’ and the How Acting Is the Perfect Front for a Spy
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‘The Day Of The Jackal’s Oscar-Winning Composer Volker Bertelmann On Challenges Of Making Music For A Series – Sound & Screen TV
#News #Peacock #SoundScreenTelevision #SoundAndScreen #TheDayoftheJackal #VolkerBertelmannhttps://deadline.com/2025/05/day-of-the-jackal-volker-bertelmann-interview-1236389526/