The Day of the Jackal is a British spy thriller television series based on the Frederick Forsyth novel and 1973 film of the same name. It stars Eddie Redmayne as "The Jackal" and Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman, a former police officer, firearms expert, and now an agent in Section 303 of MI6. The first series began airing in November 2024; it was renewed for a second season. It received positive reviews from critics and received two Golden Globe Award nominations.
The adaptation has been reimagined into a contemporary political setting.