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Season 2 – Hijack

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Sam Nelson (Idris Elba), a master negotiator, faces a series of life-or-death situations where his skills of persuasion are his only means of survival.
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Hijack — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Replaying the same formula in a new setting, Hijack's second season doesn't quite justify continuing a story that worked best as a one-off, but watching Idris Elba save the day remains a thrill.

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Roxana Hadadi Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Jan 20
I found it very smartly constructed in a way that kept me wanting to watch. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling Globe and Mail Jan 20
This second season may satiate Elba fans, but in the end it’s another example of too much of a good thing. Go to Full Review John Powers NPR Jan 15
I happily watched it for Elba and the shots of snow falling in Berlin. But for a show like this to be thrilling, it has to be as swift as a greyhound. At a drawn-out eight episodes, Hijack 2 is closer to a well-fed basset hound. Go to Full Review Samuel Leggett Jr. JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Jan 28
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Idris Elba returns, but this time on a train. It’s a fish-out-of-water scenario where Sam Nelson is more involved in the violence. Tense, engaging, and features a new cast of characters you immediately care about. Go to Full Review Ricky Valero FandomWire Jan 23
8/10
... a rare instance where the second season surpasses the first. The claustrophobic nature of the first season was only amplified on the train. I would love to watch a third season explored on a boat or some other wild form of transportation. Go to Full Review Aisha Harris Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Jan 20
"Supremely silly" is the perfect way to describe this show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joerg H. @johi1804 1d What a waste of time!!!! See more Iyhel M 1d Season 1 was okay, not great but enjoyable. This one picks up from nowhere and then drags us aimlessly in circles. Idriss Elba can not save this. Tired tropes, predictable twists, unrealistic settings. See more Tomasz B @T0mmyB 4d Hell yes!!!! Idris always enterains!!! See more Julissa R. @julissar 5d Very suspenseful! Enjoyed season 1 better but both great ! See more JOHN T. @jt1anglais 5d Cliched and too many unbelievable plot situations. See more Lucas P @Soupedujour 5d The plot legitimately advances approximately once every half hour. Great for inducing naps though. See more Read all reviews
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George Kay

Creator

Jim Field Smith

Creator

Idris Elba

Sam Nelson

Neil Maskell

Stuart

Eve Myles

Alice Sinclair

Maxton Beesley

DI Daniel O'Farrel

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 14, 2026 Signal Two years after Flight KA29's hijacking, Sam Nelson is thrust into another life-threatening ordeal but this time it's personal. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Control Sam urges Otto to keep his cool as passengers begin to suspect something is wrong; police chief Winter races to mount a response. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 27, 2026 Berlin police scramble to contain the situation; Sam pressures Winter to meet his demands; Marsha discovers she's being watched. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2026 Switch A shocking turn of events forces Sam to make a gesture of good faith; in London, Daniel calls on a friend to help look into what's happening in Berlin. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 2026 When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, corporate negotiator Sam Nelson tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board. Details Episode 6 Airs Feb 11 When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, corporate negotiator Sam Nelson tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board. Details Episode 7 Airs Feb 18 When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, corporate negotiator Sam Nelson tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board. Details Episode 8 Airs Feb 25 When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, corporate negotiator Sam Nelson tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board. Details

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Hijack — Season 2

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Season Info

Creator
George Kay, Jim Field Smith
Executive Producer
Idris Elba, George Kay, Kris Thykier, Jim Field Smith, Hakan Kousetta, Jamie Laurenson
Screenwriter
Guy Bolton
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 14, 2026
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