'Hijack' Season 2 Release Date: Recap Of Season 1 As 'Sam Nelson' To Face Another Hostage Situation

'Hijack,' featuring Idris Elba, is returning with its second season on January 14, 2026. The first installment left a positive impression in 2023, portraying a corporate business negotiator, 'Sam Nelson,' trying to save the passengers of a flight who are being threatened by a group of hijackers, led by 'Stuart Atterton.'

Makers were praised for adding entertaining and thrilling elements to a familiar premise. All of these made the show an interesting watch with seven episodes. The arrest of the main villains could have led to an end, with no possibilities of a renewal. But that did not happen as 'Sam' will face a different situation this time, except that it won’t be in the air like what we witnessed before.

With the new season premiering shortly, keep reading to know more details on the storyline, streaming platform, and a recap to recall the events of the first season. 

'Hijack' Season 2 to premiere with eight episodes on the same platform

The second season of George Kay and Jim Field Smith’s thriller will be streaming on Apple TV+ from January 14, 2026. With eight episodes in total, the streaming platform, which requires a premium subscription to watch all the content, is opting to release one episode every week on Wednesdays, and the final episode will premiere on March 4 this year. 

The weekly arrival will ensure that the suspense built around the show is not impacted in any manner, with fans catching the episodes as soon as they are available. For anyone who is new to Apple TV+, they can take a free trial in the beginning for seven days.

What happened in 'Hijack' Season 1?

The first season introduced Idris Elba as 'Sam Nelson,' who is traveling to London from the Dubai airport to meet his estranged wife, 'Marsha.' 'Sam' was previously spotted helping a man named 'Alec' to allow him to enter the flight, with airport security unaware of the fact that 'Alec' was carrying guns in a bag. The situation inside the flight takes a different turn when a passenger, 'Naomi,' discovers a bullet in the restroom.

The hijackers eventually take over the plane, and they are later revealed to be linked with a criminal organization called Cheapside Firm. CPF has been involved with prostitution and other illegal activities for a long time, and the group demands the release of two of its members, 'Edgar Janssen' and 'John Bailey-Brown,' from prison. The group additionally aims to earn millions when the stock prices of Kingdom Airways go down due to the attack. The plan works when a journalist reveals the news of the hijack.

'Hijack' Season 2 will be set in a new place this time

'Sam Nelson' will find himself facing a new threat in Season 2 in Berlin, Germany. This time, he will enter an underground train and use his skills to help the hostages. The glimpses of the same can be seen in the trailer that arrived on December 11, 2025. 

Apart from this, the trailer has hinted that 'Sam' could be the suspect for the authorities, as he is inside the train, with characters discussing that he has been planning something for a long time for “justice” or “revenge.” Viewers have to wait for all the episodes to find the truth.

What are your thoughts about the second season of 'Hijack'? Let us know.

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