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The Day of the Jackal episode 8 was released via Peacock for American audiences on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The episode revolved around the Jackal delving into his past and remembering his time as a part of the British army.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Day of the Jackal episode 8.
The episode revealed that the Jackal used to serve as a soldier in Afghanistan and Turkey in the sniper unit of the British army. During one of their missions, the unit ended up murdering multiple civilians while trying to extract their target. This resulted in a bloodbath and the deaths of many innocent people, which the army later covered up, shocking the character.
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The Day of the Jackal episode 8 gives the audience a glimpse into the character's mind, showing how the Jackal's moral compass made him leave his job. Ironically, it also provides insight into why the Jackal kills the way he does: a single target hit with minimal casualties.
What is the Jackal's true identity? Revealed in The Day of the Jackal episode 8
The episode featured flashbacks of the Jackal's past memories in Afghanistan and Turkey. It revealed that in 2013, the Jackal was a part of the British army as a sniper. He was also good friends with his spotter, Gary. Episode 8 also revealed the Jackal's name as Alexander Duggan. One of the sniper units in the army was named "Jackal," which also explains how Jackal got his current identity.
In a drinking game with the soldiers, Gary and Alexander recalled a kill they had made in Turkey. While many were impressed by it, the two men seemed reluctant to claim praise for the killing. This also sheds some light on the Jackal's moral compass and how he might currently feel about his murders.
What happened in the aftermath of the UDC shooting in The Day of the Jackal episode 8?
The episode focused on the aftermath of the attempted shooting of Ulle Dag Charles (UDC) in Tallinn. UDC returned to his house in Croatia, trusting his security there and making contingency plans for the Jackal. Meanwhile, authorities identified the shooter at the concert hall as someone who had infiltrated the security team and tried to kill UDC.
Meanwhile, the federal agents were on a different track. They attempted to find the Jackal by combing through the security footage of the concert hall. While trying to gain more information about the assassin, they came across the profile of an old soldier named Alexander Duggan. Duggan's file was two ranks above top secret, making it difficult for the team to prod into the case.
What happened with Bianca in The Day of the Jackal episode 8?
Bianca met with her daughter Jasmine on a visit, briefly discussing the case she was working on. She also tried to meet with Larry to apologize to him, but her prisoner lashed out at her and then slit his own throat with a knife that he had snuck into the interrogation room.
Upset, Bianca tried to throw herself even deeper into the Jackal case. Her team managed to procure the necessary information, paired with a non-disclosure agreement to maintain. The file reported that Alexander had been killed in an explosion, but Bianca refused to believe it, sensing that the soldier had a connection with the Jackal's true identity.
Did Nuria find out her husband's true identity?
The episode also focused on Nuria and her brother Alvaro, who saw reports about UDC in Spain. Nuria called her husband, and his reaction to the event confirmed that he was somehow involved in the scene. He asked her to keep her suspicions to herself and said he would talk to her when he returned home.
Angry and betrayed, Nuria put her foot down and said he must tell her the truth after getting home. Since she has even been considering separating from her husband for the past few episodes, this might be the moment on which Jackal's entire marriage hinges.
What happened in The Day of the Jackal episode 8 that made Alexander change his life path?
During a mission, Gary and Alexander were assigned to outwatch duty as their team attempted to extract a target. However, the soldiers assigned to the task got aggressive, resulting in them shooting many people inside the compound where their target was housed. It resulted in the killing of multiple civilians who had just gathered to celebrate a wedding.
Alexander was stunned and shaken by this event and the fact that the soldiers had been ordered to cover it up. Even as their fellow soldiers celebrated the "victory," Gary and Alexander stood apart from them. The two soldiers decided to step away from the army, using an explosion as their cover to leave and start anew.
Audiences can now watch The Day of the Jackal episode 8 on Peacock for American audiences. New episodes of the show are released via the platform on all Thursdays.
