The Day of the Jackal Series OTT Release: When and Where Can You Watch It Online?

The Day of the Jackal, a new serial adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s famous 1971 novel, debuted in Britain and the US and presents the classic story with a modern twist. Directed by Game of Thrones alum Brian Kirk and written by Top Boy writer Ronan Bennett, the film stars Eddie Redmayne as “the Jackal,” an elite assassin on a high-stakes mission. The story shifts from the backdrop of Forsyth’s original 1960s novel to the current digital age, injecting new energy and relevance into the plot.

When and where can you watch The Day of the Jackal?

The 10-episode series is available for streaming for the Indian audience on Peacock Hub on JioCinema Premium. Viewers can watch it in English and Hindi languages.

Official trailer and plot of The Day of the Jackal

The trailer reveals a thrilling reinterpretation of Forsyth’s story, focusing on a fictional Silicon Valley tech mogul rather than the historic target of French President Charles de Gaulle. Redmayne’s character is tasked with taking out this new target, whose software threatens the financial secrets of global elites. Lashana Lynch plays a tough intelligence officer who pursues the killer across Europe, adding depth and tension to this cat-and-mouse chase.

Cast and crew of The Day of the Jackal

Eddie Redmayne stars as the elusive assassin and Lashana Lynch, as the female lead, plays the determined intelligence officer who tracks him down. The series benefits from experienced direction from Brian Kirk, alongside writing from Ronan Bennett, making for a well-crafted mix of tension and drama.