**”Hijack” Returns for Season 2 with Idris Elba Facing a New Mode of Transportation**
Apple TV’s gripping thriller *Hijack*, starring Idris Elba, is set to return for its second season on Wednesday, January 14. The streamer revealed that the first two episodes will premiere on that date, with new episodes airing weekly leading up to the season finale on February 25.
While Season 1 focused on a hijacked airplane, Season 2 shifts gears—literally—placing Elba’s character, Sam Nelson, aboard a hijacked commuter train. It seems this character can’t catch a break when it comes to travel mishaps.
The eight-episode Season 2 follows the tense situation on a Berlin underground train where commuters are taken hostage. Authorities are racing against time to save hundreds of lives. As the official description states, “Sam Nelson is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.”
Apple TV has also released a brief teaser for the new season. The teaser shows Sam boarding the ill-fated train, with a German announcement playing over the loudspeaker. Viewers catch a glimpse of a ticking time bomb attached beneath the train, adding to the mounting suspense.
*Hijack* originally debuted in June 2023 with a seven-episode first season. Told in real time, Season 1 followed Sam Nelson, a seasoned corporate negotiator, as he tried to thwart a hijacking aboard his plane. Idris Elba’s powerful performance earned him an Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
In Season 2, Elba returns alongside familiar faces such as Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi. The cast is also joined by new additions, including Toby Jones, known for his work on *Detectorists*.
Get ready for another intense ride as *Hijack* brings its signature suspense to a new setting, testing Sam Nelson’s skills and luck once again.
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