Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch’s ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Is an Exhilarating Assassin Thriller: TV Review

The story of “The Day of the Jackal” was first unveiled in Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel, which follows a mysterious assassin; Fred Zinnemann then adapted it for the big screen in his 1973 film. Now, “Top Boy” creator Ronan Bennett has put his spin on the thriller as a 10-part Peacock series (airing on Sky […]

Nov 14, 2024 - 10:54
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Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch’s ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Is an Exhilarating Assassin Thriller: TV Review
The story of “The Day of the Jackal” was first unveiled in Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel, which follows a mysterious assassin; Fred Zinnemann then adapted it for the big screen in his 1973 film. Now, “Top Boy” creator Ronan Bennett has put his spin on the thriller as a 10-part Peacock series (airing on Sky […]