Where to Watch The Day of the Jackal  (Jackal) in the UAE

This where-to-watch guide is part of our UAE streaming coverage. For more weekly picks and crime thrillers, keep What to Watch This Week UAE and New on OSN+ UAE open in another tab.

The Day of the Jackal (often shortened to Jackal on social) is a modern spy thriller series based on Frederick Forsyth’s classic novel, reimagined in a contemporary political setting. Eddie Redmayne plays an elusive international assassin, with Lashana Lynch as the MI6 officer hunting him across Europe. 

Watch the Trailer

That’s the official trailer and gives a good feel for the tone, production value and Jackal/Bianca cat-and-mouse dynamic.

Where to Watch The Day of the Jackal in the UAE

OSN+ (Best option – full season, streaming)

In the UAE and wider MENA region, The Day of the Jackal streams on OSN+:

• Platform: OSN+ / Anghami OSN+
• Availability: 1 season, 10 episodes
• Genres: Drama, thriller / spy thriller 
• Maturity rating: PG15 on OSN+ (roughly aligns to TV-MA / 18+ elsewhere) 

Official page: The Day Of The Jackal on OSN+

OSN+ is accessible in the UAE via:

• iOS / Android apps (with offline downloads)
• Compatible smart TVs, Apple TV and PlayStation apps 

Web: osnplus.com

If you’re in the UAE and just want to stream Jackal with Arabic subtitles, OSN+ is the way to go.

Peacock, Sky and others (outside MENA)

For context (if you travel or have other accounts):

• UK & Ireland: Sky Atlantic / NOW 
• US: Peacock (Peacock Original) 
• Other regions: NBCUniversal distributes it via partners like Foxtel (Australia), Showcase (Canada), JioCinema (India), Showmax (Africa), TVNZ+ (NZ), Disney+ in Latin America and SkyShowtime across parts of Europe. 

In some markets, the season is also available to buy digitally via Prime Video / transactional stores; availability can vary by country, but the safest bet in the UAE is OSN+.

What Is The Day of the Jackal About?

This 2024 British spy thriller reimagines Forsyth’s story for a modern world of data, surveillance and tech billionaires.

• The Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) is an elite, anonymous assassin who only takes the highest-paying contracts.
• After a particularly high-profile hit, he becomes the obsession of Bianca Pullman (Lashana Lynch), a driven British intelligence officer. 
• What follows is a globe-trotting cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, with shifting identities, double-crosses and collateral damage in the Jackal’s wake. 

It’s not a straight remake of the 1973 film – it’s a new story using the Jackal character and premise, updated with cyber-security, tech-bro politics and modern geopolitics baked in. 

How Many Seasons & Episodes Does The Day of the Jackal Have?

Right now:

• Seasons: 1
• Episodes: 10 (roughly 46–61 minutes each) 
• Original run: Premiered 7 November 2024 in the UK (Sky), 14 November 2024 on Peacock US, concluded mid-December 2024. 
• Status: Renewed for Season 2 by Peacock and Sky. 

OSN+ carries the full Season 1 box set in the UAE.

In What Order Should You Watch The Day of the Jackal?

Nice and simple:

1. Season 1, Episodes 1–10 in order.

It’s a tightly serialised story – don’t skip around:

• The early episodes establish the Jackal’s code, his handler network and Bianca’s backstory. 
• Later episodes pay off seeds planted in the pilot (Afghanistan history, clients, tech plotline, etc.). 

When Season 2 arrives on OSN+, you’ll almost certainly need all of Season 1 under your belt.

Is The Day of the Jackal Kid-Friendly?

Short answer: no – this is for adults / older teens only.

On OSN+ it’s rated PG15, but in most markets it’s treated as TV-MA, and the tone is very much adult spy thriller.

Expect:

• Realistic gun violence and tense stand-offs
• Assassinations and aftermaths
• Some strong language
• Dark, suspenseful tone throughout
• Occasional adult themes (sex, moral compromise, torture implied rather than graphic) 

It’s not suitable for kids, and not something you want on in the background with younger children around. For a teen who’s already watching shows like Jack Ryan, Slow Horses or Bodyguard, this is roughly in that ballpark.

If you want something safer or more family-friendly on OSN+:

Or look at our Disney+ hub for proper family viewing: New on Disney+ UAE

Check our broader picks on New on OSN+ UAE

Should You Watch The Day of the Jackal?

Watch it if…

• You love smart spy thrillers with a strong cat-and-mouse dynamic.
• You enjoyed shows like Slow Horses, Bodyguard, Homeland or The Night Manager. 
• You want to see Eddie Redmayne play cold, controlled and quietly terrifying rather than quirky or emotional. 
• You’re specifically looking for premium English-language drama on OSN+ (instead of hunting across multiple services). 

Skip it if…

• You’re not into violence and moral grey areas – this is all about killers, spies and dirty deals.
• You prefer lighter, character-driven dramas or cosy crime.
• You want something you can watch casually while multitasking – Jackal rewards attention.

If you do get hooked, you might also like some of our other OSN+ crime/Prestige recommendations such as Industry, The Wire, The Sopranos or The White Lotus – check their “where to watch” guides on tbreak to keep the binge going.

Quick FAQ: The Day of the Jackal in the UAE

Is The Day of the Jackal free to watch in the UAE?

No – you’ll need an OSN+ subscription (or Anghami plan that includes OSN+) to stream it legally in the UAE. 

Does it have Arabic subtitles?

Yes. OSN+ targets MENA and the series page is localised; their HBO/Sky/Peacock imports typically ship with Arabic subs and sometimes multiple audio tracks. 

Can I download episodes for offline viewing?

Yes – OSN+ mobile apps support offline downloads, so you can queue a few episodes before flights or commutes. 

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