Episode #1.1

Cause the MI6 side are legit pieces of crap, to be polite about it.

And i just watched ep2 right after and turns out it's even worse than it seemed in ep1.

Jackal is a contract killer but otherwise seems to avoid collateral and is an interesting character. Lashana's character is completely uninteresting and the most infuriating character i've seen in a while. She's reckless,selfish and a terrible mom and wife to boot. I don't want her to catch the antagonist at all at this point, sadly she probably will anyway i'm sure but i'll enjoy watching her struggle, hopefully lol. That poor girl, istg. Jackal doesn't seem happy with his job but lashana seems plenty content ruining people's lives, she even seems proud of it. Ridiculous.

Otherwise, good episode. Good cinematography, good pacing. I do think that like most network tv, the music is a bit too much. They need to appreciate silent scenes more, or get more dialogue.

Hopefully lashana's character gets a hint of moral compass soon or I'm gonna start skipping her scenes altogether.

In Munich a mysterious Englishman assassinates a German political figure with a seemingly-impossible piece of marksmanship. At MI6 headquarters in London, an analyst, Bianca Pullman, takes notice and thinks she might know a way to identify the killer.

A great, though not perfect, start to the series. The opening scenes are fantastic, showing the master-assassin at work, his preparations, skills and thoroughness. The subsequent scenes involving the Jackal are also similarly great at showing the how he operates and his abilities.

However, the MI6/Bianca stuff feels derivative and forced. The whole "she's just a humble, innocent working mum" shtick is unoriginal (Killing Eve, as just one example, already did that, and did it much better) and Disneyfied.

I don't dislike Bianca but in the "which team are you on?" competition (which is what the writer is trying to create through getting us to engage with the two main characters) right now I'm on Team Jackal.

The premiere episode of The Day of the Jackal delivers a perfect start to a thrilling and suspenseful series. From the opening scene, the show succeeds in creating a sense of urgency and mystery, immediately drawing the viewer into its gripping narrative.

The cinematography is stunning, with careful attention to detail that captures the era and the tense atmosphere of the plot. The acting is outstanding, especially the lead actor, who skillfully combines charisma and danger. The supporting cast also adds depth, making the story feel realistic and compelling.

The pacing of the first episode is well-balanced, providing enough exposition to introduce the characters and central conflict while leaving room for suspense and action. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, with subtle moments that hint at the complexities of the characters and their motivations.

By the way, this is my first-ever comment here and my first review of a TV series, so I wanted to share my thoughts! Haha.

Overall, the pilot episode of The Day of the Jackal is an excellent start to what promises to be an exciting series. It successfully combines a rich narrative, strong performances, and high production value, making it a must-watch for fans of espionage and thriller dramas.

Rating: 9/10.

Bit boring, first few scenes seemed sloppy with the different dialects.. not a fan of the main actor in this so was skeptical going in thinking the plot might win me over but the main actress doesn't have much about her either, you want to root for someone or at least have a favourite character. I just don't think the lead actor has enough swagger to play this kind of role, I want to say he's not cool enough but I'm not sure that's it. The scene where he asks for 100 million just took the biscuit, just seems like an unrealistic amount to pay someone built like a matchstick to do anything. I gave it a go, it wasn't terrible but not my cup of tea.. I don't see how it's scored an 8 but not many written reviews so guessing it's probably bots bumping the rating.

Some guy said that scopes don't zoom. I have a high-powered rifle that shoots 7.62 or 308 and it absolutely zooms. I can change the appearance of the target and make it look closer. If I want to change the way the weapon fires, though I have to alter the zero adjustments. As for wearing a hoodie and a baseball cap in Europe, people wear all kinds of crazy stuff in Europe that doesn't look quite right. You got whacked dude looking fashions all over Europe. You will see stuff in European countries that will make you scratch your head and go. What the hell is that? I close an eye when I shoot through a scoop, but not everybody does. I'm not done with the first episode yet, but I think it's very accurate. Amateurs should not nitpick at TV programs. I love this show so far. I found the tradecraft and the use of disguises very convincing.