Sam Nelson, négociateur expert, est sur le point de vivre l’épreuve de sa vie, tout comme les passagers coincés à bord, quand un groupe de terroristes prend le contrôle du métro. Sam va tout mettre en œuvre pour les arrêter… alors que les enjeux s’intensifient chaque seconde.
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- Tubz22 mars 20262 seasons in and Elba has provided 2 good performances and the writers 2 good scripts, the cast also deserve credit for their performances. I binged watched S2 over 2 days and glad I did, as it was all at a good steady pace. The number of episodes per season/story is just right and I hope it goes on for many more seasons.
- Callum12 janvier 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐½ – Hijack – Tension at 35,000 feet. This is a genuinely fantastic show, and Idris Elba is absolutely central to why it works so well. He plays a negotiator caught in an increasingly volatile situation, and he sells every beat of it — calm when he needs to be, visibly rattled when the cracks start to show, and always thinking three moves ahead. Once all the twists and turns have played out, the motivations behind the characters become clear and logical, but while it’s unfolding you’re constantly trying to stay ahead of the story rather than watching it passively. One of the show’s real strengths is its ensemble. There are a lot of actors I wasn’t familiar with — likely faces well known to British television audiences — and several of them stood out enough that I’ve since made a mental note to watch more of their work. That depth matters here, because the tension relies on everyone feeling like a real participant rather than background noise. The setting does a lot of heavy lifting too. With most of the action confined to the plane, the show leans hard into claustrophobia. Tight aisles, limited movement, and the constant awareness that there’s nowhere to go all amplify the stress. It makes even quiet conversations feel loaded, and the stakes never drift out of focus. A couple of the episodes end on proper cliff-hangers as well — the kind that actually make you say “just one more” instead of feeling manipulated. The pacing is sharp and deliberate. It builds pressure without rushing, and it trusts the audience to keep up rather than over-explaining every turn. I tore through the whole series in two days, which is usually the clearest sign that something has nailed its momentum. I’m already waiting for season two. 🍷 A small glass of something strong mid-flight — controlled, intense, and leaving your nerves buzzing long after touchdown.
- MrTrivet10 mars 2026The series quickly builds tension and is easy to watch in one sitting, even if some character decisions or plot turns may occasionally raise an eyebrow. The true strength of the first season lies not only in the action but in the psychological portraits of those involved in the hijacking - both the captors and the passengers. Within the claustrophobic setting of the airplane, tension steadily grows, while a web of intrigue, uncertainty, and hidden motives effectively creates a constant sense of danger. At the center stands Sam Nelson, whose charisma and quick thinking turn him into a bridge between the two sides of the conflict. The second season expands on the concept but clearly loses some of the earlier tension. The change of setting weakens the intensity - the Berlin tram simply cannot recreate the same claustrophobic atmosphere of a passenger plane. Still, the plot remains engaging, and hero's continued involvement keeps the story interesting.
- Drinelson22 avril 2025It was a good storyline, it was just a bit slow going into it. I feel like it didn’t really start getting interesting until the last three episodes. But it was good overall. I do think that it could have definitely been a movie instead of a TV show but otherwise, no complaints.
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Hijack has 2 seasons.
Hijack has 15 episodes.
The key characters in Hijack are Sam Nelson (Idris Elba), Daniel O'Farrell (Max Beesley), Marsha Smith-Nelson (Christine Adams).
Hijack was directed by Jim Field Smith, Shaun James Grant, Mo Ali.
Hijack was produced by Peter Heslop.
Sam Nelson, négociateur expert, est sur le point de vivre l’épreuve de sa vie, tout comme les passagers coincés à bord, quand un groupe de terroristes prend le contrôle du métro. Sam va tout mettre en œuvre pour les arrêter… alors que les enjeux s’intensifient chaque seconde.
Hijack is rated 12.
Hijack is a Thriller, Drame, Suspense show.
Hijack has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
Hijack episodes are 47min long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.