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Having already spawned two big-budget movies, Frederick Forsyth’s seminal 1971 thriller The Day of the Jackal now has a lavish 21st century TV reimagining.
Directed by Brian Kirk, known for his work on Game of Thrones, and penned by Top Boy writer Ronan Bennett, the new take stars Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts) in the lead role as the Jackal, a sophisticated and elusive hitman.
While the original book was set in the 1960s and centered around an assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle, this new 10-part series shifts the story to a modern setting while also delving deeper into the lone wolf’s backstory.
The target is now a fictional Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur whose new software threatens to reveal the finances of the world’s wealthy elite. The Jackal also has to contend with being pursued across Europe by a relentless intelligence officer, played by Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die).
Don’t miss a single moment of tension by following our guide to watching The Day of the Jackal from anywhere in the world.
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Release date for The Day of the Jackal in the US
The Day of the Jackal debuts in the US on Peacock on Thursday, Nov. 14, with the release of the show’s first five episodes. The remaining episodes drop weekly on Thursdays, concluding with a two-episode finale on Dec. 12.
How to watch The Day of the Jackal from anywhere on VPN
So what if you’re traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the show or want an added layer of privacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn’t require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the show. If you find yourself unable to watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. Plus, it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
Most VPNs, like CNET’s Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals.
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Watch The Day of the Jackal in the US
The Day of the Jackal will be available to stream on demand via Peacock, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, with the ad-supported basic Premium plan costing $8 a month, while the ad-free Premium Plus plan will set you back $14 a month. Read our Peacock review.
How to watch The Day of the Jackal in Canada
Viewers in Canada can get their fix of hitman action via Showcase, with the network airing episodes at 9 p.m. ET/PT every Thursday from Nov. 14, with cable subscribers able to stream the show through the Global TV app.
Alternatively, Canadians can also stream The Day of the Jackal via StackTV through Amazon Prime.
StackTV is available as an add-on channel on top of an Amazon Prime Video subscription.
StackTV is currently priced at CA$13 a month on top of CA$13 a month for Prime Video membership, with a 14-day free trial currently available for new customers.
How to watch The Day of the Jackal in the UK
In the UK the show is exclusive to Sky, and lucky viewers have access to the show a full week ahead of their American and Canadian counterparts.
The first five episodes were broadcast back to back on Nov. 7 and are available to watch on demand right now, with new episodes airing every Thursday at 2:05 a.m. and 9 p.m. GMT every Thursday on Sky Atlantic.
A Now TV membership starts at £7. (A Sky TV package starts at £25 a month.)
How to watch The Day of the Jackal in Australia
This much-anticipated TV adaptation is exclusive to Foxtel in Australia, with episodes broadcast at 9 p.m. every Thursday from Nov. 7 on Foxtel Showcase. Cord-cutters can stream it online via Binge.
If you’re in Australia, you’ll be able to watch this new thriller on Binge starting Nov. 7. (A Binge subscription starts at AU$10 a month.)
Tips for streaming The Day of the Jackal using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble viewing after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is located in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a network app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
