The hit Apple TV thriller series Hijack is set to return with a second season following its successful first season that aired in the summer of 2023. Despite being planned as a limited series at first, it was eventually renewed for another season, which will bring back Idris Elba in another thrilling adventure.
Let's explore everything we know so far about the show's next season.
What is the Plot of Hijack Season 2?
While the first season dealt with a hijacking that took place on a flight from Dubai to London, the second season will have a different location as the action takes place on a train this time around.
According to the logline, "A Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while, above ground, authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Elba) is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster."
An official trailer was recently released, giving fans a glimpse at the show's next action-packed adventure and other moments that they can expect when it returns soon.
While our wait for the next season has lasted for two-and-a-half years, it looks like it will be worth it since the trailer promised that it will be another intense and thrilling season of television that is a must-watch.
Who is Returning in Hijack Season 2? Who is Joining the Cast?
Aside from Elba, the returning cast members from the first season are Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi, reprising their respective roles.
Joining the second season are Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams, and Christiane Paul. The details regarding the characters that they're playing are still under wraps, but the trailer has given a hint of their roles in the story.
When is Hijack Season 2 Coming Out?
Apple TV has confirmed that the second season of Hijack will premiere globally on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. New episodes will be released weekly until March 4. There will be eight episodes in total.
Since its debut in 2023, the series has become one of the top dramas on Apple TV, receiving wide acclaim from both critics and fans, quickly achieving a Certified Fresh critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and landing on the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. Elba received an Emmy nomination for his performance in the first season.
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