Day of the Jackal: Peacock’s Top-Rated New Drama

Peacock’s newest thriller, The Day of the Jackal, has taken the streaming world by storm, becoming the platform’s most popular new original drama series. Since its debut on November 14, 2024, the show has captured the attention of viewers, quickly climbing the ranks to become a Top 10 streaming original drama in the U.S. during its premiere week, as reported by Nielsen. The excitement continued until its finale on December 12 when it once again landed in the Top 10.

But the success of The Day of the Jackal isn’t limited to the U.S. – it has broken records internationally. The series made history by becoming Sky’s biggest new series launch and has been sold to almost 200 territories worldwide. The show has not only captured the hearts of viewers but has also earned critical acclaim, boasting a Certified Fresh accolade on Rotten Tomatoes.

Thanks to its overwhelming popularity, The Day of the Jackal has been renewed for a second season. Furthermore, it has received prestigious award nominations like Best Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Eddie Redmayne at various award ceremonies, including the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

Internationally, The Day of the Jackal has had a significant impact on streaming charts across different regions:
– In Africa, it’s the #1 new non-local scripted series on M-Net.
– Across Asia, it holds the top spot on Max in multiple markets.
– In Australia, it’s the #1 new series launch on Binge in 2024 and the top NBCUniversal series on the platform.
– In Canada, it’s the top series on Showcase.
– In the Middle East, it’s among the Top 5 series on OSN+ in January 2025.
– In New Zealand, it’s the best-performing NBCUniversal title ever on TVNZ+.

The Day of the Jackal features an all-star cast, including Eddie Redmayne as an elite assassin and Lashana Lynch as a relentless British intelligence officer. The high-stakes game they play across Europe is a thrilling 10-episode drama, with supporting actors like Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, and Chukwudi Iwuji elevating the story even further.

Produced by Carnival Films, a division of Universal International Studios, the show boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Eddie Redmayne himself. The gripping storyline, stellar performances, and global appeal have solidified The Day of the Jackal as a must-watch series for fans everywhere. Catch the first season now on Peacock and stay tuned for more heart-pounding action in the upcoming second season.