TV series · 2024 · Where to watch
The Day of the Jackal
Updated November 2, 2026
The hunter. Hunted.
The Day of the Jackal is included with two subscriptions in the US — Peacock and Peacock Premium — plus three rent-or-buy options. Here is the full list and the cheapest way in.
A highly elusive assassin earns a living carrying out high-priced hits, but after his latest killing, a determined British intelligence officer begins tracking him. Their cat-and-mouse pursuit sweeps across Europe, where each move brings danger and destruction.
- Year
- 2024
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 1.4k votes
- Genre
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
- Length
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Network
- Sky Atlantic, Sky Showcase
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal is included with two different subscriptions — Peacock and Peacock Premium — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $2.99 on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
The Day of the Jackal is a returning series with one season and 10 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S1E10) aired on December 12, 2024.
Created by Ronan Bennett and starring Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Eleanor Matsuura and Chukwudi Iwuji; it originally aired on Sky Atlantic and Sky Showcase.
Common questions
Is The Day of the Jackal on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Day of the Jackal is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $2.99.
Is The Day of the Jackal on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Day of the Jackal is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on Peacock and Peacock Premium instead.
Can I watch The Day of the Jackal for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Peacock and Peacock Premium where one is offered.
How many seasons of The Day of the Jackal are there?
There is one season so far, with more to come.
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