Hijack (2023)
Hijack is a thriller series created for Apple TV by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, the creators of Criminal. Idris Elba stars as Sam Nelson, a business negotiator trapped in a plane hijacking on a seven-hour flight to London. Using his negotiation skills and help from a counterterrorism officer on the ground, Sam will attempt to talk the defuse the situation and save the passengers on board.
- Release Date:
- June 28, 2023
- Cast:
- Idris Elba, Archie Panjabi, Neil Maskell, Eve Myles, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Kate Phillips, Ben Miles
- Rating:
- Not Yet Rated
- Seasons:
- 1
- Writers:
- George Kay, Jim Field Smith
- Streaming Sevice:
- Apple TV+
- Directors:
- George Kay, Jim Field Smith
- Showrunner:
- George Kay, Jim Field Smith
latest Hijack Articles
Hijack Season 2: Everything We Know About The Future Of Apple & Idris Elba's High Altitude Thriller
Idris Elba starred in the Apple TV+ streaming series, and here is all the info known about Hijack season 2 and its cast and story.
Hijack EP Hakan Kousetta On Working With Idris Elba & Chances Of A Season 2
Hijack executive producer Hakan Kousetta discusses his collaboration with Idris Elba, the season finale, and the possibility of a second season.
Hijack: Every Character's Role In The Stock Market Scheme Explained
Hijack's finale reveals all the key players in the Cheapside Firm's hijacking scheme & master plan to profit off Kingdom Airlines' stock collapse.
Hijack Season 2 Chances Addressed By Co-Creator: "Never Say Never"
Hijack co-creator Jim Field Smith weighs in on the possibility of the Apple TV+ series returning, teasing more of the Idris Elba thriller series.
Hijack Finale Recap & Ending Explained - What Happens To Sam & The Cheapside Firm Hijackers
The Hijack finale forces viewers to brace for impact as the outcomes of Sam, the hijackers, and the passengers on Kingdom Flight 29 are determined.
Where To Watch Hijack
Hijack, starring Idris Elba, is a thrilling series that has captivated audiences. Find out more, including where you can watch it for yourself now.
10 Biggest Questions The Hijack Finale Must Answer
The series finale of Hijack must answer many crucial questions about the fates of Sam and the dozens of vulnerable passengers on Kingdom Flight 29.
Hijack Episode 6 Recap - Secret Hijacker Identity Revealed & 5 Other Major Twists That Set Up The Finale
Several major twists in Hijack episode 6 set the stage for a chaotic and adrenaline-fueled finale and reveal more about the hijackers' master plan.
Idris Elba Plots To Take Back The Plane In Hijack Episode 6 Clip [EXCLUSIVE]
Screen Rant presents an exclusive Hijack episode 6 clip in which Idris Elba's protagonist plots to take back the plane by force from the hijackers.
Stephen King Gives His Seal Of Approval For Another Idris Elba Show (That Isn't The Wire)
Iconic horror author Stephen King throws his weight behind another Idris Elba television series after recently tweeting about The Wire.
Hijack Episode 5 Recap - Who The Hijackers Work For & 5 Other Major Reveals
Hijack episode 5 titled "Less Than An Hour" reveals significant information about the group behind the hijacking and their overall objective.
Hijack Cast & Character Guide
The new intense thriller on Apple TV+ is led by Idris Elba and features dozens of other supporting roles of passengers, hijackers, and authorities.
Hijack Episode 4 Recap - Who Stuart Killed & 4 Other Major Story Reveals
Episode 4 of Hijack reveals who Stuart actually killed on Kingdom Flight 29 and 4 other major plot developments that hint at the hijackers' objective.
Hijack: Why The Terrorists Are Using Blanks Instead Of Real Bullets
Sam's initial negotiating strategy is jettisoned once he discovers that the on-flight terrorists are using blanks instead of actual bullets.
Hijack Episode 3 Recap: Who Fired The Gun & 6 Other Unanswered Questions
Episode 3 of the Apple series Hijack raises more questions than the first two episodes, making the fate of Idris Elba's Sam more uncertain than ever.
How Many Episodes Of Apple's Hijack There Are & When They Release
Apple TV+'s Hijack finds Idris Elba's character trapped on an airplane taken over by hijackers, but how many episodes of the thriller remain?
Idris Elba Talks Hijack, Filming On A Plane & Past Character Influences
Hijack star Idris Elba discusses filming in an actual plane, which of his past characters influenced this performance, and the action sequences.
Hijack Episodes 1 & 2 Explained: Why Idris Elba's Sam Is Helping The Hijackers
Apple's new thrilling series Hijack starring Idris Elba as Sam Nelson takes some stunning risks that place Sam on the side of dangerous hijackers.