The Day of The Jackal Season 1 Episode 9: Release date and time, what to expect and more

The Jackal from The Day of The Jackal (Image Via Peacock)
The Jackal from The Day of The Jackal (Image Via Peacock)

The Day of The Jackal TV series is set to release Episode 9 of Season 1 on December 12, 2024, to viewers in the United States. The series is inspired by Frederick Forsyth's iconic Novel. However, as the medium demands, the series offers a new take, keeping the elements of the original story intact. Here is the official synopsis of the film.

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe. (via IMDb)

Here are the complete details about the release time and date, a quick recap from the previous episode, and what to expect from the new one.


A Quick Recap from Episode 8, The Day of The Jackal

Episode 8 ends with pivotal developments crucial to understand Jackal's motivations and origins. A flashback reveals that Jackal was a spinner in Afghanistan.

A scene portrays him orchestrating a massive explosion to fake his death and eliminate his team, later to reinvent himself as a contract assassin. Jackal has a desire for a more lucrative life, which is one of the reasons behind his actions.

Meanwhile, Bianca, the MI6 agent who pursues Jackal, finds out about his confidential military files and uncovers his past identity. As tension escalates, Jackal tightens his plans to evade Bianca's suspicion.


The Day of The Jackal Season 1 Episode 9, release date and time

The Day of The Jackal's episode 9 is set to release exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform, on December 12, 2024, at 3:00 AM ET.

Do not miss this action-packed series, as it comes at just the right time. The release time will differ as per various time zones. Refer to the table below for complete details.

Episode 9 Release DateTime ZoneRelease Time
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Eastern Standard Time (ET)3:00 AM
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Central Standard Time (CT)2:00 AM
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Mountain Standard Time (MT)1:00 AM
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Pacific Standard Time (PT)12:00 AM

What to expect from The Day of The Jackal Season 1 Episode 9

Episode 9 is expected to pick up from where the previous episode left it at the cliffhanger. The tensions are supposed to rise with Bianca chasing Jackal, compelling him to reach his target before it gets too late. The new episode demands something out of the box from Jackal to dodge Bianca this time. He should use all his skills to reach his target amid increasing security.

The new episode will also explore the moral complexities of the assassin's mission. In addition, the personal stakes may escalate, given the flashback to Jackal's complex past in Episode 8.


According to reports, some fans also appreciated the new episode as it had them on the edge of their seats.

One person wrote: “If you’re not watching The Day of the Jackal, you’re totally depriving yourself of the immense thrill of a superb British TV show. To say it’s exceptionally good would be tantamount to an understatement.”

Whatever the new episode of The Day of The Jackal may bring, it will surely bring entertainment and adventure for the audience to enjoy on a holiday.

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