While there is no shortage of political thrillers to keep us entertained in this day and age, some make a stronger impression. Case in point: The Day of the Jackal, which stars Eddie Redmayne as an elite assassin.
If that premise isn’t enough to turn heads, the show is based on a popular novel. It also excels when it comes to keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. So much so that, with the first season done and dusted, anticipation about what might come next is already at an all-time high.
The Day of the Jackal Season 2 Release Date
The Day of the Jackal premiered in late 2024 and was quickly renewed for more episodes. In other words, there’s no mystery about whether the series will return, especially as lead Eddie Redmayne confirmed that he’ll be back to tie loose ends.
As to when that might happen, there’s no official release date for The Day of the Jackal Season 2 just yet. If the show follows a traditional schedule, we might get to catch up with the ruthless assassin in November or December 2025.
The Day of the Jackal Cast
- Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal/Alex Duggan
- Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria
- Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
- Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby
- Charles Dance as Timothy Winthrop
What Will Happen in The Day of the Jackal Season 2?
Set in the present, The Day of the Jackal follows an enigmatic assassin who undertakes high-profile contracts across Europe.
His latest mission involves targeting a German far-right politician, a task that draws the attention of an MI6 agent. She embarks on a relentless pursuit of the elusive killer, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
While the first season ended on a high note, it left a few questions that might be addressed in The Day of the Jackal season 2.
The assassin will likely want to find a way to reunite with his family given that his wife had to go on the run. Plus, the finale gave a pretty clear hint about his next target. Still, it’s a bit too soon to speculate.
“We actually know what his priority is, in terms of what his next mission will be. He’s trying to find [his family]. Whether he does or not, let’s see,” executive producer Nigel Marchant teased in an interview.
Redmayne makes his character easy to root for in spite of his bloodied hands, so we can’t help but hope that he’ll be successful.
Is The Day of the Jackal Based on a Book?
The series is inspired by the novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth, which came out in the ’70s. That said, the show updates the narrative to reflect contemporary geopolitical issues while maintaining the original story’s suspense.
If you want to dive even deeper into the Jackal’s universe, the novel has already been adapted into a 1973 film starring Edward Fox.
