# The Day of the Jackal (2024–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-day-of-the-jackal-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 79% |
| Creator | Ronan Bennett |
| Platform | Sky |
| Genres | Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (10 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

The Day of the Jackal (2024–present) is a Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery series created by Ronan Bennett, streaming on Sky. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (71/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (79%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Eddie Redmayne plays the assassin as a technician, and the series finds ten hours of tension in a story that was already a perfect two.

## Synopsis

An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.

## Cast

Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Eleanor Matsuura, Chukwudi Iwuji, Úrsula Corberó, Adoney Díaz Barajas, David Gojković

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?**
Yes — The Day of the Jackal earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 92%, Metascore 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 79%. Eddie Redmayne plays the assassin as a technician, and the series finds ten hours of tension in a story that was already a perfect two.

**Why is The Day of the Jackal so highly rated?**
The Day of the Jackal scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 79%. Eddie Redmayne plays the assassin as a technician, and the series finds ten hours of tension in a story that was already a perfect two. See the full breakdown on the The Day of the Jackal series page.

**Is The Day of the Jackal on Netflix?**
No — The Day of the Jackal is not on Netflix. It streams on Sky, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Sky. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Day of the Jackal come out?**
The Day of the Jackal first aired in 2024 and is still running (2024–present). Created by Ronan Bennett; it streams on Sky today.

**How many seasons of The Day of the Jackal are there?**
The Day of the Jackal has 1 season across 10 episodes (2024–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch The Day of the Jackal?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Day of the Jackal’s 10 episodes take around 8 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?**
The Day of the Jackal streams on Sky in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Sky. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Day of the Jackal?**
The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Eleanor Matsuura, Chukwudi Iwuji, Úrsula Corberó, and others. Created by Ronan Bennett.

**How many episodes are in The Day of the Jackal?**
The Day of the Jackal has 10 episodes across 1 season (2024–present).

**What is The Day of the Jackal about?**
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.

**Who created The Day of the Jackal?**
The Day of the Jackal was created by Ronan Bennett. It is a drama, action & adventure, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Day of the Jackal?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Sky hub, or open More Like This.

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