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The Jackal is seen driving a white Alfa Romeo Spider

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out assassinations for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who pursues him in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. Check out our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show made the cut.

I was hooked going in

In The Day of the Jackal (1973), the Jackal also drives a white Alfa Romeo, albeit an earlier model. Referenced in Graham Norton I like: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024). Eddie Redmayne is perfect for the role.

However, this cop is terrible

It reminds me of Lizzie from The Blacklist. You can’t sympathize with her or root for her, she’s one-dimensional and has no redeeming qualities like the one you’re supposed to root for. I would have much preferred Chukwudi Iwuji’s talents, he is wasted in this show and is a much more versatile actor than Lashana Linch.

Is it wrong to root for the Jackal?

I don’t want to be harsh but nothing about her works in this drama and much like Lizzie from Blacklist, they would be wise to end her character and bring in a more capable actor. The snooping wife and her family also drag the show down a bit. Maybe it’s my pessimistic nature that makes me expect a disappointment.

Maybe the writers can bring in a worthy adversary for the Jackal

Either way, I’ll just go with it and hope for the best.