The Day of the Jackal: TV Series
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Yes, it's what they do now. They buy the rights to an existing franchise or IP in the hope that fans of the original will automatically watch it. Then they add the DEI casting to appease non existent "modern audiences". Throw in the talentless mystery box writing, zero characterisation, mumbled dialogue, stone faced "acting", strong Mary Sue wammin "Who don't need no man" & mix in some key jangling "member berries" for the old fans. Then before it's even released, get their retaliation in first & accuse said fans of being sexist / waycist / gaycist if they don't like it.
It's a strategy that's working out really well for them.
It's a strategy that's working out really well for them.
2 episodes in and I have to say this is very good.
Excellent acting, good action, lot's of locations (around Europe) and story is pretty solid so far. I'm hooked and will watch the 5 episodes that have dropped so far (there are another 5 which I assume will be available before Christmas?).
Never saw the original film so watching it without any need to compare it. Nice to see a small a cameo from Charles Dance too.
Excellent acting, good action, lot's of locations (around Europe) and story is pretty solid so far. I'm hooked and will watch the 5 episodes that have dropped so far (there are another 5 which I assume will be available before Christmas?).
Never saw the original film so watching it without any need to compare it. Nice to see a small a cameo from Charles Dance too.
Also 2 eps in and it's good. The usual pinch of salt needed, but hey.
Redmayne is a good choice. Manages to look both like a choirboy and a psychopath.
Nothing like the book (or the film), so they basically just paid for the title.
5 eps available now then 5 more every Thursday, which is a bit of a pain, but I get why they did it.
Redmayne is a good choice. Manages to look both like a choirboy and a psychopath.
Nothing like the book (or the film), so they basically just paid for the title.
5 eps available now then 5 more every Thursday, which is a bit of a pain, but I get why they did it.
Just finished all 5 episodes. Pretty decent for a Sky production; hopefully they'll make more of these type of shows that clearly has HBO purchase potential to make back their budget.
Hopefully the next 5 episodes hold up well and the story doesn't start tailing off with unnecessary filler. As with most shows, you do at times have to suspend your disbelief but the story and acting more than make up for it and keeps your attention the whole time. 7.5/10 from me.
Hopefully the next 5 episodes hold up well and the story doesn't start tailing off with unnecessary filler. As with most shows, you do at times have to suspend your disbelief but the story and acting more than make up for it and keeps your attention the whole time. 7.5/10 from me.
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