Viewers are curious about how many episodes are still to come in Season 1 of The Day of the Jackal. Many are looking forward to the release schedule and want to know when they can catch all the upcoming episodes. This thrilling drama centers around a mysterious assassin who takes on jobs for the highest bidder. So, let’s dive into all the details you need to know.
Here is the latest scoop on the episode count and when they will be released.
How many episodes of The Day of the Jackal are left after Episode 5?
The Day of the Jackal Season 1 will be left with five more episodes soon after Episode 5.
This latest thriller-action show has a total of 10 episodes. In fact, episode 5 came out on November 8, 2024. The gripping political thriller series mainly narrates the journey of an MI6 agent played by Lashana Lynch. She is on her quest to track down the world’s most dangerous assassin, played by Eddie Redmayne, who has a prominent target in mind. The series is based on the original 1971 novel of the same name. The latter also has a film adaptation, which was released in 1973.
However, in a chat with Entertainment Weekly, star Eddie Redmayne emphasized that this new adaptation brings fresh elements to the table, making it relevant for today’s audience. He shared, “It was one of those movies that my family would watch again and again and again.”
The Day of the Jackal’s release schedule for all episodes
On November 7, 2024, UK viewers got to enjoy up to three episodes. Then, two more episodes dropped on November 8, 2024. Starting November 14, 2024, at 9 pm BST, Sky TV Atlantic and NOW will release Episode 6 and the remaining four episodes weekly. They will be airing from 9 pm to 2:20 am the next day, leading up to the season finale on December 12, 2024.
On the other hand, in the US, the release schedule is reportedly a week behind. This means it will start streaming on Peacock on November 14, 2024, with the first five episodes dropping on the same day. Afterward, the episodes will broadcast weekly every Thursday until the finale which is on December 19, 2024.
For those looking to catch the remaining episodes, here is the current release schedule:
- Episode 1: (Aired on November 7, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 2: (Aired on November 7, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 3: (Aired on November 7, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 4: (Aired on November 8, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 5: (Aired on November 8, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 6: (Airs on November 14, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 21, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 7: (Airs on November 21, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on November 28, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 8: (Airs on November 28, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on December 5, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 9: (Airs on December 5, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on December 12, 2024, U.S.)
- Episode 10: (Airs on December 12, 2024, U.K.), (Airs on December 19, 2024, U.S.)
The Day of the Jackal’s cast features Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, and many others.
