Episode 10 of "The Day of the Jackal" dives straight into the action as Inspector Ana promptly contacts Nuria regarding the assassination plot, setting the stage for the intense pursuit that looms large in the backdrop. The Jackal, elusive and resourceful, finds himself in a race against time, darting through the shadows while the authorities breathe down his neck. Narrowly escaping capture, he remains in a perilous limbo of escape and pursuit.
The UDC, however, has fallen, a casualty of the Jackal's successful strike. Consequently, the Daghaus board decides to postpone the River launch indefinitely. With the Jackal's mission accomplished, the board is briefed on the necessity to "tie up loose ends."
Meanwhile, at MI6, Bianca persists in her quest to uncover the Jackal's identity, her resolve unshaken. She recognizes the similarities between the hit from the boat and Tejero's assassination – both executed with cold precision from afar. Isabel, steadfast in her belief in teamwork, rejects Bianca's independent approach, leaving her counterpart feeling increasingly isolated. In a bold move, Bianca resigns, choosing passion over protocol.
Deflated but undeterred, Bianca heads to her school, where she tenderly apologizes to Paul for her recent absences and mishaps. She realizes that her family is her foundation and yearns for the unity they once shared. It's a heartwarming moment, marked by her admission of not always being present for them.
Isabel's arrival soon disrupts this tender reunion, as she attempts to persuade Bianca to reconsider her resignation and return to MI6. She even retracts her earlier stance on closing the case, suggesting an unsanctioned operation – a proposition Bianca initially rejects. However, Paul, sensing his wife's unyielding determination, encourages her to pursue the truth, regardless of the official channels.
That night, the parallels between Bianca's relentless pursuit and the Jackal's own precarious escape resonate deeply. Her inability to let go mirrors his relentless flight from justice, weaving a narrative of two individuals driven by their respective missions, their paths intertwined in an intricate dance of obsession and evasion.
Who is the treacherous agent lurking in the shadows? The Foreign Secretary makes an appearance to visit Isabel, and their clandestine alliance becomes unmistakably clear. It transpires that she, too, has been playing a double game, and Isabel is convinced that Bianca will soon tender her resignation. However, this poses a dilemma for the Foreign Secretary, who fears that Bianca might become a hindrance. To preempt this, he tasks Bianca with eliminating Jackal, with the intention of subsequently disposing of her to erase all traces of their plot.
Jackal's luck runs out in a dramatic car accident, where he narrowly avoids a child with a football in the street but ends up flipping his car. Despite his precarious situation, he manages to slip through the cracks, catching a ride from an elderly couple heading to the Montenegro border. During the journey, his moral fiber is severely tested as the couple, terrified, turns against him. When the woman plunges a knife into his shoulder, he's left with no choice but to neutralize both of them.
Bianca, seeking Vince's assistance, embarks on a mission to Spain to uncover the Tejero connection. They consult Inspector Ana, who has made the decision to release Nuria's brother. Bianca hits a dead end, but Vince's gentle approach produces wonders, bringing up Alvaro's file, which ties back to Nuria and, eventually, Charles.
In Spain, the pair opts to bide their time and piece together the puzzle. Bianca senses a larger conspiracy at play and is eager to uncover its full scope. Nuria, reaching her breaking point, packs her bags filled with money, contemplating a permanent escape from her tumultuous life.
Jackal makes a narrow escape to Spain, while Leonore learns that her payment will be forthcoming upon contacting a person named Simon. Suspecting a trap and foreseeing her own demise, Leonore manages to flee before her fate is sealed.
Back in Spain, Nuria speeds away in a taxi with her son, bidding farewell to her treacherous past. Bianca realizes that Nuria's choice of a taxi signifies flight from danger, not towards it. Meanwhile, Jackal makes his way back home, prompting Bianca and Vince to tighten their grip on him. As they close in, Leonore calls to warn Jackal that the authorities are on his tail, urging him to move swiftly.
Is Bianca's fate sealed? The revelation that Nuria had actually stashed a considerable amount of money in the drawers sets the stage for the Jackal to hastily pack his belongings. Amidst this chaos, Alvaro, swaying drunkenly through the mansion, unexpectedly draws his gun and is swiftly dispatched by the Jackal and his accomplice. Meanwhile, seeking refuge, the Jackal bolts himself inside the safe room.
Bianca, determined to uncover the truth, triggers the fire alarm. In a lightning-fast move, the Jackal emerges from the hallway and ends her life with a swift strike. As she collapses, blood trickling from her lips, she had one last card to play—addressing him as Duggan, revealing her relentless pursuit of victory, mirrored by his own admission. She had proposed an alliance to reclaim Nuria, but her words were cut short by a fatal shot.
Despite his professional triumph, the Jackal finds himself hollowed by the loss of his family, driven by an insistent need to reunite with them. Tragically, his relentless quest is abruptly halted by a harrowing car accident on the road.
How does "Day of the Jackal" ultimately conclude? In London, Isabel ascends to the position of Chief, while OC receives a message from Bianca, implicating Isabel as the corrupt agent within their ranks. However, he decides to silence the truth, erasing the incriminating message.
As for the Jackal, miraculously still breathing despite the accident, he crosses paths with Leonore, who alerts him to an unsettled "debt" requiring his attention—the influential figures in New York. Yet, before committing to this new mission, his heart remains anchored to one priority: locating Nuria and his son.
