The Day of the Jackal is a British spy action thriller series created by Ronan Bennett. Based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth, the Peacock series revolves around the cat-and-mouse chase between a ruthless British assassin known as the Jackal and the relentless intelligence officer tasked with catching him. The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch in the lead roles, with Úrsula Corberó, Chukwudi Iwuji, Khalid Abdalla, and Lia Williams starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling cat-and-mouse chase, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Day of the Jackal, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Condor (MGM+, AMC+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Condor is a spy thriller drama series created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson. Based on the 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor by James Grady and its 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor, the MGM+ series follows Joe Turner, a young and idealistic CIA analyst who must go on the run after he is wrongfully accused of murdering all of his colleagues to prove his innocence while being pursued by a psychopathic assassin. Condor stars Max Irons, Brendan Fraser, William Hurt, Leem Lubany, Angel Bonanni, and Kristen Hager.
Killing Eve (Netflix, AMC+, Paramount+, Acorn TV & Prime Video Add-On)
Killing Eve is a British spy thriller dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on the 2017 novel Villanelle by Luke Jennings, the BBC America series follows Eva Polastri, a bored British intelligence agent who becomes obsessed with capturing a psychopathic assassin known only as Villanelle. Killing Eve stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Darren Boyd, Owen McDonnell, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste.
Deep State (MGM+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Deep State is a British spy thriller drama series created by Simon Maxwell and Matthew Parkhill. The Fox series follows Max Easton, a former MI6 field agent who is called back into action after his son is killed in the field. With revenge in his mind, Max goes up against immensely powerful corporations who are willing to do anything for profit. Deep State stars Mark Strong, Walton Goggins, Joe Dempsie, Karima Adebibe, and Anastasia Griffith.
The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List is a conspiracy action thriller drama series created by David DiGilio. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Jack Carr, the Prime Video series follows Lieutenant Commander James Reece, whose platoon gets ambushed on a covert mission. When he returns home with conflicting memories, he tries to search for the truth, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy that puts his and his family’s lives in danger. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, and Arlo Mertz.
Shooter (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Shooter is a conspiracy action thriller drama series created by John Hlavin. Based on the Bob Lee Swagger novel series by Stephen Hunter, the USA Network series follows Bob Lee Swagger, a retired United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper from MARSOC who comes out of retirement to thwart an assassination plot against the President, but when he is accused of the very same crime he was supposed to stop, he has to go on the run and prove his innocence. Shooter stars Ryan Phillippe, Shantel VanSanten, Omar Epps, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Eddie McClintock, and Josh Stewart.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is a conspiracy action thriller drama series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Matthew Quirk, the Netflix series follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland as he begins working at the White House as the Night Agent. He soon finds himself embroiled in a vast conspiracy involving some very powerful people and has to go on the run to save his life while being chased by two deadly assassins. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sara Desjardins, Eve Harlow, and Hong Chau.
Strike Back (Rent on Prime Video)
Strike Back is a British spy action thriller series created by Chris Ryan. The Cinemax series follows John Porter, a British special forces soldier who is stripped of his position after he spares the life of a boy linked with terrorism. Years later, he is called back into action to thwart an international terror attack. Strike Back stars Richard Armitage, Andrew Lincoln, Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, and Amanda Mealing.