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Idris Elba's "Hijack" Tackles Train Hostage Crisis in Thrilling Season 2
21 Oct, 2025
Summary
- "Hijack" Season 2 premieres on January 14, 2025
- Idris Elba's character Sam Nelson faces a hostage situation on a Berlin commuter train
- Season 2 features new cast members including Toby Jones
The Apple TV thriller "Hijack" is set to return for a thrilling second season on January 14, 2025. This time, the series starring Idris Elba will shift its focus from a hijacked airplane to a hostage situation on a Berlin commuter train.
In the new eight-episode season, a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Elba's character, Sam Nelson, a seasoned corporate negotiator, finds himself at the heart of the crisis on board the train, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.
The second season will feature the return of cast members Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi, along with new additions like Toby Jones. Viewers can expect the same real-time storytelling that made the first season a hit, as Sam navigates the high-stakes situation and tries to thwart the train hijacking.
