Hijack‘s Sam might as well not bother unpacking his luggage: Apple TV+ has renewed the Idris Elba-led airline thriller for a second season, TVLine has learned.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1,” Elba, who also serves as an executive producer on the series, said in a statement. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!”
Elba stars as Sam Nelson, a corporate negotiator whose skills of persuasion are put to the test when an airplane he’s riding on is overtaken by armed hijackers. Season 1 unfolded in real-time across seven one-hour episodes. Archie Panjabi co-starred as counter-terrorism officer Zahra, with Ben Miles as the plane’s captain Robin Allen and Eve Myles as air traffic controller Alice.
Season 2, though, might not take place on an airplane at all; there’s no word yet on what predicament Sam will find himself in this time. (Elba is the only cast member who’s confirmed to return at this point.) Elba previously told TVLine that the possibilities for additional seasons were “limited,” since Sam “isn’t a cop, he isn’t ex-military or a spy or anything like that. This is just an ordinary guy heading home, and he gets into this incredible situation. And the likelihood of lightning striking at the same spot is rare.” But he admitted that “there are ways that we can bring Sam back; I just don’t know what they are yet. But if the audience wants it, then we’ll make it happen.”
TVLine previously shared our own thoughts on a credible Season 2 storyline/crisis.
Hijack debuted on Apple TV+ in June, with the season finale premiering on Aug. 2. (Check out our full finale recap here.) It became Apple TV+’s second series (after Ted Lasso) to make Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming chart, with 357 million minutes viewed for the week of July 31.
Are you excited to book another flight with Hijack? And what’s your idea for a killer Season 2 premise? Hit the comments to share your thoughts.
I’m intrigued how they’ll pull off a new season, but as long as Idris Elba is attached, it’s encouraging. I really enjoyed the first season, except for the last few minutes, which were unnecessary.
This was a great show; can’t wait for season 2!
Good news! Was a very entertaining show…had a real old-time feel to it (in a good way).
I’m shocked that this is coming back because I can’t fathom how they will be able to pull it. Looking forward to being surprised though since it was an awesome show.
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I admit I didn’t see this coming. But your S2 plot line could work. Also Sam SAYS he’s not military or a spy but his actions were not the Everyman trying to just get home either. So potential for an origin/secret identity MI5 type could work too. As long as they don’t go with the lazy same old, different vehicle trope
It already strained credibility for someone as big and built as Idris Elba to lose a fight in Hijack….if he actually knew how to fight? Unless he was a jobber in the WWE whose role was to make the villains look good, it REALLY makes no sense
Good news! Hope Archie Panjabi will return too. She’s totally underused in S01. But please don’t bring back that annoying air traffic controller – Alice. 😣