Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal in India?

The Day of the Jackal streams on Sky Atlantic / Peacock.

How many seasons of The Day of the Jackal are there?

The Day of the Jackal has 1 season so far.

Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?

BollyAI rates The Day of the Jackal a WORTH-IT at BollyMeter 7.8/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

BollyAIThe Verdict9 June 2026United Kingdom · Sky Atlantic / Peacock · Thriller · Spy

The Day of the Jackal

85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes from 53 reviews; Metacritic 72; IMDb 8.2. Became the biggest Sky Original at launch. Variety called it a breathless adventure; critics praised Redmayne but noted pacing issues around episode 6.

85%Critics53 reviews positive

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Renewal: Sky and Peacock renewed The Day of the Jackal for a second season in 2024. Series 2 is in production and expected to premiere in 2027. (Sky Group)

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Season	Released	BollyMeter	Critics	Audience	Verdict
Season 12024 · 10 eps	7 November 2024	7.8	85%	8.2/10	WORTH-IT

BollyMeter 7.885 percent on Rotten Tomatoes from 53 reviews; Metacritic 72; IMDb 8.2. Became the biggest Sky Original at launch. Variety called it a breathless adventure; critics praised Redmayne but noted pacing issues around episode 6.

Critics 85%Positive across a sample of 53 reviews.

Audience 8.2/10IMDb user rating.

Quoted“Meticulously presented and beautifully detailed, the series is a breathless adventure until the very end.”Variety

RenewalSky and Peacock renewed The Day of the Jackal for a second season in 2024. Series 2 is in production and expected to premiere in 2027. (Sky Group)

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Standout episodes

Episode 12024-11-07

The premiere establishes the Jackal as a professional who makes killing look frictionless - new identity, new appearance, a target acquired with minimal fuss. The episode earns its pace by treating the thriller mechanics as craft rather than spectacle. Eddie Redmayne's stillness does most of the work.

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8.5

Seasons

Season 12024 · 10 eps · 7 November 2024WORTH-IT

The Day of the Jackal - Quick Answers

When is The Day of the Jackal's next season releasing?: Sky and Peacock renewed The Day of the Jackal for a second season in 2024. Series 2 is in production and expected to premiere in 2027. (Source: Sky Group.)
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal in India?: The Day of the Jackal streams on Sky Atlantic / Peacock.
How many seasons of The Day of the Jackal are there?: The Day of the Jackal has 1 season so far.
Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?: BollyAI rates The Day of the Jackal a WORTH-IT at BollyMeter 7.8/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

Updated 9 June 2026