The Night Agentseason 3 is not releasing anytime soon, but while waiting for its release, audiences can check out another compelling spy thriller series that stars Eddie Redmayne. Based on Matthew Quirk’s novel of the same name,The Night Agentloosely adapted its source material in its opening season. However, after earning critical acclaim and becoming widely successful, the show was renewed for another season, which extended beyond the source material and presented an original storyline.
Even after its second run,The Night Agentproved to be a valuable IP for the streaming giant, prompting it to confirm its return for another installment. Unfortunately, Netflix has yet to announceThe Night Agentseason 3’s release date. Its production is already underway, but it will be a while before it releases on Netflix. While waiting for the hit series' return, viewers can watch a returning 85% Rotten Tomatoes show, which is also based on an acclaimed spy thriller novel and has Eddie Redmayne as its lead.
The Day Of The Jackal Is A Great Action Thriller To Watch While Waiting For The Night Agent’s Return
The Eddie Redmayne Series Never Leaves A Dull Moment With Its Action & Drama
Instead of being another typical spy thriller that jumps from one action set piece to another,The Day of the Jackaldraws viewers into its narrative by introducing many political elements. AlthoughThe Day of the Jackalis far more cerebral and deliberate with its procedural storytelling approach,it features a lone protagonist who seems similar toThe Night Agent’s Peter Sutherlandin more ways than one. Similar to Gabriel Basso’s Sutherland, Eddie Redmayne’s titular protagonist is a highly competent underdog who carefully navigates the world of deception around him.
While the action sequences and methodical approaches of the main characters in both series are enough to keep viewers intrigued, both shows further immerse viewers in their thrilling dramas by ensuring there is always a ticking clock over the protagonists. This is further amplified by the layer of realism the shows ground themselves in. Similar to Gabriel Basso,Eddie Redmayne is charismatic asThe Day of the Jackal’s lead but also has an incredibly calm intensity that makes his character even more appealing.
Netflix’sThe Night Agentoften seems to struggle to rise above the regular fare of spy thrillers. Even though it has performed fairly well among viewers and critics,The Night Agenthas often been criticized for its inability to take risks and etch its own identity in the genre.The Day of the Jackal, in contrast, dares to feature a protagonist whose morals seem both complex and confusing. With his brilliant performance, Redmayne adds even more heft to the air of mystery and unexplained allure surrounding his character.
The Day Of The Jackal & The Night Agent Are Both Book Adaptations That Go Beyond Their Source Material
The Day Of The Jackal Adapts Frederick Forsyth’s Novel Of The Same Name
Just likeThe Night Agentbrings Matthew Quirk’s story beats from a novel of the same name to the small screen,The Day of the Jackaladapts Frederick Forsyth’s novel. The original Forsyth novel was first adapted into a 1973 film, which was directed by Fred Zinnemann. Despite sharing its name with the movie, however,The Day of the Jackaldoes not shy away from significantly drifting away from its source. LikeThe Night Agent,The Day of the Jackalborrows many foundational story beats and characters from its original novel.
…Even thoughThe Day of the Jackalis not a replacement forThe Night Agent, it is a great addition to the spy thriller genre, making it the perfect series to watch while waiting for the Netflix show’s season 3.
However, as the show progresses, it moves further away from its source as it shrouds the Jackal’s motives and morals in mystery. For obvious reasons, the show also modernizes the original novel’s setting, which was published in 1971. Jackal also has little to no emotional ties in the novel. The show, in contrast, shows that he lives a double life and also has a wife and a child. All in all, even thoughThe Day of the Jackalis not a replacement forThe Night Agent, it is a great addition to the spy thriller genre, making it the perfect series to watch while waiting for the Netflix show’s season 3.
The Day of the Jackal
In this gripping thriller, an elusive assassin known as the Jackal orchestrates high-stakes hits for exorbitant fees, only to confront a determined British intelligence officer. Their tense pursuit unfolds across Europe, blending intense action with strategic maneuvers in a relentless cat-and-mouse chase.
The Night Agent
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The Night Agent is a suspenseful thriller in which a dedicated FBI agent becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after answering an emergency line call. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue, the agent uncovers a mole within the White House, posing significant risks to national security.
