Hijack
Told in real time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, as authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Sam Nelson is an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Terminal
S02E08Season finale. With the handover imminent, Sam is prepared to put his life on the line to save Marsha—and expose the truth.
Episode Chronology
Track the release cadence
Tracking 30 episodes across 2 seasons
Final Call
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
Sam Nelson gets on a flight to London hoping to win back his ex-wife, but something on board feels wrong - and his suspicions are confirmed.
3 Degrees
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
Spotting an opportunity, Sam executes a plan to get a covert message to authorities on the ground.
Draw a Blank
Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
As the UK's counterterrorism unit learns of Flight KA29, Sam gets involved in a risky plan to take on the hijackers.
Not Responding
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
An incident team in Westminster scrambles to intercept fighter jets. Sam tries contacting the ground once more when a hijacker is injured.
Less Than an Hour
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
Sam attempts to convince the hijackers to land the plane. A list of demands reveals who's behind the hijacking.
Comply Slowly
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
Faced with an impossible decision, the passengers ready themselves for a fight.
Brace Brace Brace
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET
Season finale. A new threat emerges on board as Sam struggles to control the chaos unfolding around him.
Signal
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Two years after Flight KA29's hijacking, Sam Nelson is thrust into another life-threatening ordeal—but this time it's personal.
Control
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Sam urges Otto to keep his cool as passengers begin to suspect something is wrong. Police Chief Winter races to mount a response.
Baggage
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Berlin police scramble to contain the situation. Sam pressures Winter to meet his demands. Marsha discovers she's being watched.
Switch
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
A shocking turn of events forces Sam to make a gesture of good faith. In London, Daniel calls on a friend to help look into what's happening in Berlin.
Outage
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Anger and frustration among the passengers begin to boil over—just as Sam comes to a frightening realization.
Junction
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
To avoid further disaster, Sam must work with an unlikely ally. The enemy closes in on Marsha as Zahra and Daniel fear they've reached a dead end.
Contact
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Sam gambles on a dangerous tactic in hopes of outsmarting the police. Armed with new intel, Olivia tries to influence Winter's next move.
Terminal
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Season finale. With the handover imminent, Sam is prepared to put his life on the line to save Marsha—and expose the truth.
Principal Cast
Top billed talent
Idris Elba
as Sam Nelson
Max Beesley
as Daniel O'Farrell
Christine Adams
as Marsha Smith-Nelson
Archie Panjabi
as Zahra Gahfoor
Neil Maskell
as Stuart Atterton
Ian Burfield
as John Bailey-Brown
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Vertali Media Team
Tension at 30,000 Feet
Hijack is a masterclass in sustained tension. Each episode unfolds in real-time, creating an almost unbearable sense of urgency. The performances are top-tier, and the writing respects the audience's intelligence at every turn.
Rating
Audience Score
Steady engagement with solid reviews.
Based on 1 review
Details
Broadcast Logistics
- Release cadence
- Wednesday
- Primary platform
- Apple TV
- Language
- English
- Format
- Scripted
- Genres
- Thriller
- Episode runtime
- 47 min
- Premiered
- Jun 28, 2023
- Remote status
- To Be Determined
- TVMaze weight
- 100
- Official site
- Visit official site
Internal
Pipeline Tracking
- Database ID
- #38
- Internal slug
- hijack
- TVMaze link ID
- 61739
- Added to tracker
- Jan 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET