Idris Elba’s twisty returning thriller that’s “a tensely-paced throwback” is streaming now

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Apple TV is bringing back Idris Elba’s hit series Hijack for a second season. The show captivated audiences and critics last year with its thrilling and fast-paced plot.

The second season of the thriller series premiered today, January 14th, with the first episode now streaming. Each new episode will be released weekly through March 8th.

Idris Elba plays Sam Nelson, a skilled negotiator who previously saved passengers on a hijacked flight from Dubai to London using his professional expertise. The new season moves the story to an underground setting.

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Season two of Hijack features a tense hostage situation on a Berlin subway train. As authorities race to save the passengers, Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) finds himself at the center of the crisis, where a single mistake could have devastating consequences.

The first season of the show received a very positive response, earning a 90% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics particularly loved Idris Elba’s performance, which was recognized with an Emmy nomination in 2024.

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According to USA Today, Hijack isn’t just another TV show – it truly feels like a major event. Featuring a well-known actor, surprising plot twists, and plenty of action, the series creates a sense of urgency and proves that television can still be genuinely exciting.

Empire praised the film as a captivating, real-time thriller that expertly builds suspense. They also highlighted it as one of Idris Elba’s best performances to date.

NerdAlert called the show fast-moving and reminiscent of older series, but found the ending to be a letdown.

I was reading an interview with Idris Elba, and he said we’re going to see a really changed Sam in season two. He hinted that the character will be quite different from what we’ve seen before, which is super exciting!

Idris Elba explained that he deliberately portrayed his character differently in terms of both personality and appearance compared to the first season. He wanted to create a noticeable shift in how the character seemed, both mentally and physically.

As the season unfolds, it becomes clear that this character is a deeply troubled person searching for understanding.

Hijack season two is streaming now on Apple TV.

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2026-01-14 10:19