Apple TV+ has offered up plenty of quality TV shows, and the British thriller Hijack is no exception. The series stars Idris Elba as Sam, a businessman who specializes in helping companies with negotiations. After boarding a plane from Dubai to London, he finds himself in a precarious position: a group has hijacked the plane and is making demands. Given their guns, violent words, and increasingly agitated behaviors, Sam springs to action and uses his negotiating skills to try to keep the peace.
A high-octane thriller miniseries, Hijack is poised to become one of Apple TV+’s best shows when it releases on June 28, 2023. The show was written by George Kay, who was also behind Netflix series like Criminal, Lupin, and the first season of Killing Eve. With a strong supporting cast and a promising plot, Hijack is set to be a must-watch series.
Where To Watch Hijack In The U.S.
Hijack is exclusively available through Apple TV+ in the U.S. when it begins streaming on June 28, 2023. A standalone Apple TV+ subscription is $6.99 a month or the streaming service can be included in an Apple One subscription for a discounted rate. These plans start at $16.95 a month and include multiple Apple services on a single bill. Fans who have their eye on a new Apple product, like the new 15-inch MacBook Air, iPhone 14, iPad, or Apple Watch Series 8, can save money by including multiple Apple services. Purchasing a new Apple product often comes with perks, including a free trial period for Apple TV+.
Signing up for Apple TV+ is simple from an Apple device, like an Apple TV 4K, iPhone, iPad, or MacBook computer. Fans can also sign up right from a compatible smart TV after downloading the Apple TV+ app (if it doesn’t come preloaded). Apple TV+ is also accessible from, and can be signed up using, a variety of streaming players and sticks. Hijack is not available on other streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or YouTube.
Where To Watch Hijack In Canada
Hijack is available in Canada the same way it is in the U.S.: through Apple TV+, which requires a subscription. Fans will pay a bit more in Canadian dollars, as the service charges $8.99 a month. The Apple One subscription option is also available in Canada, starting at $18.95 a month.
Viewers can also get a free trial period when purchasing eligible new Apple products. If fans plan to sign up for multiple Apple services, like Apple Fitness+, Apple News, Apple Arcade, Apple iCloud, and others, Apple One might be worth exploring.
When Will Hijack Be Released?
Hijack will premiere on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2023. The first three episodes will be made available instantly on that date, after which, a new episode will be released weekly every Wednesday until August 2. The schedule is bound to make Hijack a must-watch TV series for the summer, thanks to the edge-of-your-seat action the entire way through.
How Many Episodes of Hijack Are There?
Hijack has a total of 7 episodes, and the story is uniquely told in real-time. Every one-hour episode covers an hour of time in the air on the flight that has been hijacked. This is a format previously used for shows like 24.
The first three episodes will be available at the same time. After this, fans will have to let the intensity build while waiting for a new episode to come out every week. The finale is set to premiere on Wednesday, August 2.
Who Is in Hijack?
Idris Elba, known for his roles in series like The Wire and Luther and for portraying Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, leads the cast as a character named Sam Nelson. Archie Panjabi, known for her roles in The Good Wife, Departure, and Blindspot, plays the pivotal role of Zahra Gahfoor, a law enforcement official who's trying to deal with the hijacking from back in London.
Also appearing in supporting roles are Christine Adams (Batman Begins, Black Lightning), Max Beesley (Homeland, Suits), Eve Myles (Torchwood), and Ben Miles (Coupling, The Crown). Each talented actor delivers a compelling and believable performance in their respective roles.
Will There Be a Season 2 of Hijack?
It’s too early to tell if Apple TV will renew Hijack for a second season. Assuming the end of Season 1 delivers a resolution to the imminent danger, a second season would have to include an entirely new story. As a miniseries, this usually means the show will end after its first season run.
However, if shows like Big Little Lieshave proven anything, when a miniseries is popular enough, the network sometimes writes a follow-up story to provide more content with either returning or completely new characters. Fans will have to wait and see if Hijack will get a Season 2.
Which TV Shows are Similar to Hijack?
Fans of 24 will love Hijack, as each episode covers an hour in real time. There’s no ticking clock like there is on 24, but fans can feel the intensity build at every moment with a new twist, turn, or challenge to overcome. Knowing everything is happening by the second helps build tension and anticipation through every movement.
Fans of other British thrillers will enjoy Hijack as well, like Departure, which also stars Panjabi, and The Fall. Hijack offers the same level of thrills and twists as hit TV series like Netflix's The Night Agent.
The Belgian apocalyptic thriller Into the Night is also reminiscent of Hijack. The former is about a plane that gets hijacked just before humanity is wiped out by a mysterious, catastrophic event. The only survivors are aboard the plane, safe from harmful exposure to the sun. From the hostage negotiation standpoint, fans of shows like Flashpoint and Standoff will like Hijack as well.