The thrilling chase between Agent Bianca and the Jackal, the deadly assassin, reached a dramatic and emotional conclusion in the final episode of The Day of the Jackal (Episode 10). The two characters, with their different missions and motives, each brought the show to an intense, action-packed finale. Let’s break down the key events and what led to the shocking and bittersweet conclusion.
What Is Jackal’s Plan for Escape?
The episode picks up with Jackal, having just carried out a complicated assassination. After his mission on open waters, Jackal tries to make a swift exit, heading towards Spain in an attempt to reunite with his wife, Nuria, and salvage their troubled relationship. However, things don’t go as smoothly as he hoped.
Jackal finds himself in a car chase with local police as he tries to cross the Montenegro border. Despite his skills at evading capture, things take a turn when a child suddenly runs into his path, causing a car accident. Just when it seems like Jackal might be caught, a passing van driver comes to his rescue.
But Jackal doesn’t show gratitude. Instead, he takes the opportunity to hijack the van, holding the driver at gunpoint and stealing his vehicle. His escape plan is far from over, though.
Does Jackal Take Hostages?
As Jackal continues his escape, he tricks an elderly couple, Liz and Trevor, into giving him a ride by pretending to be a friendly young man in need of help. But as soon as they’re on the road, Jackal reveals his true intentions, pulling out a gun and forcing them to drive him to the border. With security tightening around them, their journey takes a dangerous turn, and they end up having to spend the night in the woods.
Jackal, not inclined to kill the couple at first, ultimately shoots them after they attempt to resist. His actions show the extent of his desperation and ruthlessness.
What Happens with Agent Bianca?
Meanwhile, back in London, Agent Bianca faces her own struggles. Despite her strong hunch that Jackal is hiding in Spain, her superiors at MI6 are pushing to close the case, leaving her frustrated and determined. Unable to accept this, Bianca resigns from MI6 and decides to focus on her personal life, attempting to reconnect with her husband, Paul, and their family.
However, Bianca’s desire for justice can’t be ignored for long. When her old boss, Isabel, offers her a chance to resume the investigation—this time off the record—Bianca is torn. At first, she refuses, trying to stay true to her family commitments. But her obsession with catching Jackal ultimately leads her to accept the mission and head to Spain with her only ally, Vince.
Does Bianca Catch the Jackal?
Bianca and Vince arrive in Spain, where they discover Jackal’s connection to a murder. With the help of local authorities, Bianca links the killing to Jackal’s brother-in-law, Alvaro. She’s certain Jackal will return to his home base, where she plans to set a trap for him. Although her orders are to kill him, Bianca wants to bring him in alive to uncover all the hidden pieces of the puzzle.
When Jackal finally returns home, his life is in turmoil. His wife, Nuria, and their son are gone, and soon, he’s caught in Bianca’s trap. What follows is a tense, high-stakes confrontation, with Bianca managing to provoke Jackal by revealing his real identity as Alexander Duggan. But just when it seems like Bianca might win, Jackal’s skill and experience come through. In a tragic turn, Jackal shoots both Bianca and Vince, ending their lives.
Does Bianca Die?
Bianca’s death is a crushing blow, but what’s even more devastating is how her department handles the aftermath. MI6, which had once manipulated Bianca’s investigation for its own agenda, further tarnishes her reputation, branding her a rogue agent. Bianca had been used as a pawn in a much larger game orchestrated by powerful figures, including her former boss Isabel and her enemies, like Winthorp.
But Bianca wasn’t entirely in the dark. Before heading on her off-the-record mission, she had sent a text to Osita, telling him about her investigation in case something went wrong. With her death, it’s now up to Osita to uncover the truth about MI6’s involvement with Winthorp and bring justice to her memory.
Why Does Nuria Leave Jackal?
In the final moments of the episode, Jackal’s personal life unravels even further. After the death of Bianca, he tries to reach out to his wife, Nuria, in hopes of reuniting. But she ignores his calls, cementing the emotional distance between them. Throughout the series, Jackal had used his family—Nuria and their son, Carlitos—as a way to feel normal and escape his violent life. However, his actions and lies have pushed them away.
Nuria, initially trying to hold on to the idea of a family for their son’s sake, can no longer ignore the truth about Jackal’s work as an assassin. His constant deception and the danger he brings to their lives force her to make the painful decision to leave him for good.
Is Jackal Still Alive?
Despite the mounting odds against him, Jackal survives the chaos of the finale. After his confrontation with Bianca, Jackal attempts to flee, but his escape is interrupted when he’s attacked by Winthorp’s men, who are determined to eliminate him. Jackal manages to evade the assassination attempt and, though injured, escapes. When we next see him, he’s alive and in disguise, having formed a temporary alliance with Zina, another target of Winthorp’s. Together, they plot to take down Winthorp, but Jackal’s true focus remains on finding Nuria and reuniting with her.
The episode closes with Jackal’s fate hanging in the balance, leaving fans wondering what the future holds for the assassin and whether he will ever find peace.
The Day of the Jackal finale brings an end to an action-packed series, filled with high stakes, emotional turmoil, and shocking twists. Bianca’s death is a heartbreaking loss, but Jackal’s journey is far from over, and with a new alliance forming, there’s still more to uncover in this dangerous game.