1 Of The Best Spy Thrillers Of The Century Is Based On The Book That Inspired Reacher

One of the best modern spy thriller TV adaptations served as a remake of an iconic 1973 movie. Interestingly, the movie was based on a seminal crime thriller novel that also inspired Lee Child's Jack Reacher. The spy thriller series in question, The Day of the Jackal, premiered on Peacock in November 2024 and soon earned wide acclaim from viewers and critics before landing two Golden Globe nominations.