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 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.