The long‑awaited Season 2 of The Day of the Jackal has been officially greenlit by Sky Atlantic and Peacock, and according to insiders, early script drafts have already been circulated among the creative team. Eddie Redmayne is confirmed to reprise his role as the shapeshifting assassin, while Lashana Lynch is unlikely to return following the fate of her character, Bianca, in the season one finale . Production is expected to begin in early 2026, putting a potential premiere in late 2026 if post‑production follows the timeline of the first season

Season 1 concluded with a shocking twist: the Jackal kills Bianca in his Spanish home, prompting a dramatic rupture in his personal life. His wife, Nuria, has fled with their baby, leaving him emotionally untethered and motivated not only by vengeance but by a desperate attempt to regain control of his life. Season 2 appears poised to ignite this emotional fallout, exploring the assassin’s fractured humanity alongside his professional mission.

According to recent interviews, Season 2 will develop a parallel narrative structure: the Jackal is dispatched to target a NATO‑affiliated figure in the Baltic states while simultaneously grappling with the collapse of his marriage. On the MI6 side, the internal conspiracies within Section 303 will deepen, especially as surveillance technology and high‑level political intrigue come to the fore

Fans of the first season applauded its meticulous detail in showcasing the Jackal’s preparations. As one Reddit user described:

“The amount of DETAIL this show puts into how the Jackal prepares for his kills. The hours it takes to plan… is fun to watch.” 
Yet, others criticized the show’s pacing and character choices. One user wrote:
“Season started strong around episodes 4 to 7, but then it just started losing its balance … rushed and confusing finale.”
Another highlighted inconsistency in tone:
“The job was rushed … and then he looks very fearful … not really in control…”

Behind the scenes, the legacy of Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on June 9, 2025, has loomed large over the production. Industry insiders speculate that Season 2 may serve as a tribute to Forsyth’s methodical approach to thriller writing, bringing his vision into a modern geopolitical context reflective of contemporary surveillance and lone‑wolf terror scenarios

Visually, Season 2 is expected to expand its European scope, filming in locations such as Riga and Marseille to amplify its globe‑trotting espionage aesthetic. The cinematic polish praised in Season 1 should continue, with the contrast between the Jackal’s obsessions with luxury and his cold‑blooded efficiency creating a tension central to the series’s identity

In short, Season 2 promises to escalate the stakes: exploring deeper psychological fractures, expanding upon global power structures, and embracing the evolving threat of modern tech and surveillance. With Redmayne returning and the narrative grounded in both cold professionalism and emotional vulnerability, fans are hopeful Season 2 will succeed in balancing the series’s strengths while addressing past criticisms. Here’s hoping this next chapter lives up to the high bar set by the original.