The Day of the Jackal Renewed for TV Drama

The popular original drama thriller series, The Day of the Jackal, has some exciting news—it’s been renewed for a second season! The show premiered on November 7 on Sky and November 14 on Peacock. And let me tell you, it’s been a massive hit. In fact, in the U.K., it’s become the biggest Sky original ever and the biggest launch on Sky in over two years, attracting a whopping 3 million viewers in its first week alone.

But that’s not all—the series is breaking records in markets across Europe and the U.S. too. It ranked number one on Peacock’s top ten TV shows list and was a top five streaming original in the U.S. during its opening weekend. Plus, it’s been sold to nearly 200 territories worldwide, including Disney+ in Latin America, Prime Video in France, and many more.

The Day of the Jackal is produced by Carnival Films, which is part of Universal International Studios. And if you’re wondering how you can catch this thrilling show, it’s available on Peacock and is distributed globally by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. So, if you’re a fan of gripping drama and suspense, make sure to check out The Day of the Jackal—it’s a series you won’t want to miss!