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The show moves the setting to the current era
Narrative
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.. The "Day of the Jackal" novel was set in 1963 and involved an assassination attempt on the then-President of France Charles de Gaulle.
Remake of The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Day of the Jackal is a technically accomplished and ambitious remake of the 1973 classic. What immediately struck me was the high production value and, most notably, Eddie Redmayne's performance as the Jackal. His masterfully restrained portrayal captured my attention throughout the series.
I particularly appreciated how the show modernized the source material
It cleverly tackles the challenges a modern-day assassin would face in our world of digital surveillance, social media, and sophisticated security systems. That said, I had some significant issues with the series. I found Lashana Lynch's performance as the MI6 agent rather unconvincing.
Despite these drawbacks, there's still much to admire here
She seemed to lack the necessary gravitas for such a crucial role, and this unfortunately weakened what should have been a gripping cat-and-mouse dynamic at the story's core. I was also frustrated by the pacing and unnecessary subplot padding. The MI6 agent's family drama, in particular, felt like a formulaic addition that only served to dilute the tension of the main storyline.
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The technical execution is impressive, and the supporting cast delivers strong performances – Charles Dance especially stands out. While it may not quite reach the heights of the 1973 version, I'd still recommend it to thriller fans, even if it doesn't quite fulfill its potential.. A new season of "Silo" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
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