Idris Elba Stars in Season 2 of ‘Hijack’
Apple TV+ has released a teaser for the upcoming second season of the popular series Hijack, starring Idris Elba. This time, Elba’s character, Sam Nelson, finds himself in a new and intense crisis situation – underground in a Berlin subway train with an explosive device. The teaser sets the stage for what promises to be another heart-pounding and real-time thriller.
Set to premiere on January 14, 2026, Hijack Season 2 brings back familiar faces like Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi as the story transitions from the skies to the rails. The new season explores the gripping scenario of a Berlin underground train being taken hostage, and the pressure falls on Nelson to utilize his crisis-negotiation skills to protect the lives of hundreds of commuters.
Excitingly, the second season introduces new cast members including Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams, and Christiane Paul. With eight episodes in total, Hijack Season 2 kicks off with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, January 14, followed by weekly episodes until February 25, 2026.
Produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions, the show continues to be led by Elba as an executive producer alongside creators George Kay and Jim Field Smith, as well as Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, and Tom Nash. Field Smith also directs this season.
The first season of Hijack was a massive success on Apple TV+, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Elba’s performance even garnered him an Emmy nomination. Now, fans can look forward to seeing him tackle yet another high-stakes crisis, this time deep underground in the streets of Berlin.
Get ready to board the adrenaline-fueled journey of Hijack Season 2 on Apple TV+ starting January 14, 2026.
