The Day of the Jackal appears to be taking liberties with the original premise in a way that will only become more significant throughout season 2. The original The Day of the Jackal movie came out in 1973, but it left a lasting impression with audiences who were captivated by Edward Fox's master assassin.

The modern series which stars Eddie Redmayne came out more than 50 years later, updating not only the setting for the story, but also opting to change how it ends. In the original film, the Jackal is killed, with his identity still a mystery, which makes for a satisfying ending. But Redmayne's Jackal is a very different kind of killer.

While both the film and the series saw the Jackal initially play the role of a cold-blooded killer with no remorse, Redmayne's Jackal began to c

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