New assassin thriller Jackie draws comparisons to Killing Eve, but critics say it falls short
The crime-comedy-thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones follows an art dealer secretly working as a hitwoman, though reviewers have questioned its plotting.
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A new crime-comedy-thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones has premiered on streaming, centring on an art dealer named Jackie Price who runs a thriving business from a duty-free storage facility while secretly working as an assassin.
The series blends elements of financial intrigue, including depictions of freeport storage where imported goods can be held without immediately incurring import duties, with action sequences such as gunfights and car chases.
Critics reviewing the series have compared its premise to the acclaimed spy thriller Killing Eve, but several have said the new show lacks the depth of character and narrative coherence that made that series successful. Reviewers have described the plotting as difficult to follow and noted that early scenes suggesting a focus on the financial mechanics of the art trade give way to more conventional action set pieces.
The production marks one of Zeta-Jones's latest leading roles and is being positioned as a vehicle to showcase her return to higher-profile screen work. It is currently available to stream on Prime Video.
Sources
- Kill Jackie review – Catherine Zeta-Jones’ assassin thriller is like Killing Eve … minus good characters or plot — The Guardian — Culture
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