The Jackal is an invisible assassin who makes a living by hitting the highest bidder. He soon meets his match in a tough British intelligence officer who pursues him on an epic cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. Check our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show has had a chance. The Jackal is seen driving a white Alfa Romeo Spider. In The Day of the Jackal (1973), The Jackal is also seen driving a white Alfa Romeo, but an earlier model. The Graham Norton Show stars: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/São Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). TLDR: Redmayne gets it right. Lynch is miscast. Unfortunately, the main characters are not like each other, which detracts from an otherwise spectacular and high-quality production. Lynch doesn't give a damn, it's a high bar set by Redmayne. A more experienced actor could have come up with a more believable antagonist/rival who the Jackal needs to challenge. Overall, the story is a viable adaptation. The character development kind of works, although some things are left open in the main characters' narratives, which could have been necessary. The locations, the different interactions, and Redmayne's delivery of languages ​​and character changes really add a special layer to the story arc. The barometer of deception is always in the background. I look forward to seeing how Se01 ends and how the quality of Se02 is maintained or improved. Hopefully Lynch gives a more nuanced performance to try to be less forced and meet Redmayne. If she does, Se02 could be quite promising.