5 Shows Like Peacock’s Most-Streamed Series The Day of the Jackal to Catch on Netflix, Hulu, and More; from 24 to Jack Ryan

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Peacock’s political thriller “The Day of the Jackal,” featuring Eddie Redmayne, is now the most-watched original series on their platform, according to 75 days of viewership data from NBC Universal. The show has shattered numerous records for the streaming service, including having the biggest series premiere yet.

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that our success has surpassed regional boundaries and resonated with an extensive global audience. Although the platform hasn’t disclosed the exact viewership figures, initial predictions suggest that the first episode attracted approximately 4.6 million viewers within the first 28 days.

As the series reached its final week, it ranked among the highest-rated dramas on the streaming service. Despite not making it onto Peacock’s overall list of original programs, this recent achievement underscores the show’s expanding popularity and success. If you’re a fan of political thriller dramas, here are five comparable series to explore on other streaming platforms:

24 (Hulu and Disney+)

The drama series follows Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), a Counter Terrorism Agent who is on a mission to deflate terrorist plans and agendas for the nation’s greater good. The series, successfully running for 9 seasons since 2001, is packed with high-tension suspense and drama!

 

Killing Eve (Netflix)

In the making of this gripping drama-thriller is Phoebe Waller-Bridge, famous for her role in Fleabag. The story revolves around Eve, played by Sandra Oh, who’s tired of her routine office job at MI5 and yearns for a life as a spy. Her world collides with that of Villanelle (Jodie Comer), an elite assassin, when their shared fascination leads to their lives becoming entangled.

 

Jack Ryan (Amazon Prime Video)

In this thrilling series, John Krasinski plays the role of Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst who finds himself thrust into perilous real-world missions. Throughout the show, our titular action hero relies on his intelligence, resourcefulness, and physical abilities to navigate through life-threatening predicaments. The series ran for 4 seasons until its conclusion in 2023, having achieved significant success.

 

Special Ops: Lioness (Amazon Prime Video)

In the role played by Zoe Saldana as Emilia Pérez, she portrays Joe McNamara, a CIA agent in charge of the Lioness unit. This unique division within the agency focuses on selecting women for high-stakes covert operations.

 

The Recruit (Netflix) 

In the Netflix spy drama, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” actor Noah Centineo takes on the role of Owen Hendricks. This central character is a lawyer for the CIA who unwittingly gets entangled in a perilous underworld. As a result, he finds himself embroiled in significant global conflicts involving powerful and menacing parties.

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2025-02-12 19:37