Eddie Redmayne's Hitman Shocker: 'Day of the Jackal' Finale Sets Stage for Season 2

The season finale of "Day of the Jackal" delivered a surprising twist by allowing Eddie Redmayne's hitman character to survive, diverging from the original 1973 film where the assassin is killed. This decision was made to sustain the series for a second season, as the show has become a hit on Sky and Peacock. The finale also saw the death of MI6 agent Bianca Pullman, played by Lashana Lynch, setting up new storylines for the next season, including the Jackal's search for his missing family.