‘The Day of the Jackal’ tops Peacock’s most-watched drama list
‘The Day of the Jackal’ tops Peacock’s most-watched drama list
The series stars Eddie Redmayne as an assassin who is pursued by one of the most tenacious intelligence officers he’s ever faced.
If you haven’t watched “The Day of the Jackal” on Peacock yet, you may be one of the only ones. The series, which stars Eddie Redmayne as a highly skilled contract killer who is pursued across Europe in a deadly cat-and-mouse game by a British intelligence officer, has won wide acclaim from critics and viewers alike. In fact, Peacock has revealed that the show is now its most-watched original drama series of all time.
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- Viewership for “The Day of the Jackal” in its first 75 days has surpassed all other Peacock original dramas.
- The first season has been nominated for several awards, and the show has already been renewed.
- Fans should check out shows like “The Agency” and “Black Doves” once they finish “The Day of the Jackal.”
According to Peacock, viewership for “The Day of the Jackal” surpassed all other original dramas from the streamer in their first 75 days of availability. The streamer did not disclose specific numbers but did point to Nielsen ratings which showed “The Day of the Jackal” in the top 10 original streaming dramas during its debut week, and again in the week of the Season 1 finale.
The series has been nominated for multiple awards, including the Critics Choice Awards for Best Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama Series (Redmayne), Golden Globes for Best Drama Series and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Series, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, both for Redmayne individually and for the ensemble cast.
“The Day of the Jackal” isn’t just popular in the United States, either. The show has been sold to almost 200 countries around the world and has climbed to the top of the charts in numerous global territories. It has also been officially renewed for a second season.
The first season of “The Day of the Jackal” is 10 episodes in length, and can be streamed in its entirety on Peacock now. Customers can sign up to the streamer starting at $8 per month for ad-supported service, or $14 if they prefer to stream without commercials.
Once you’re finished with “The Day of the Jackal,” you can check out this list of shows that might interest you next. There are plenty of spy thriller series out there to stream if you know where to look, and The Streamable’s experts have done the hard work of tracking down new alternatives for you!
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