Mallinson is an upper-class individual who collects rare game sets, such as chessboards.

11Charles Calthrop

Next, the Jackal is seen using the name Charles Calthorp.

To do this, he again uses prosthetics to turn himself into a frail elderly man named Josef Bauer.

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Bauer appears to have several medications which he needs to regularly take, and difficulty moving around.

Unfortunately, Rasmus spots this character, and calls out the name he recognizes Jackal by, Peter.

for protect his identity, and avoid being caught, he kills Rasmus as this character.

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4Alexander Duggan

Alexander Duggan feels like the true identity of the Jackal as seen in the show.

While serving in the British Army, Alex Duggan was a key player in taking down Taliban leaders.

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