Apple TV's Hijack Season 2 Premieres January 14, 2026

Apple TV's thriller series "Hijack," starring and executive produced by Idris Elba, is set to return for its second season on January 14, 2026, with the first two episodes premiering simultaneously, followed by weekly releases until February 25. Unlike the first season, which focused on a hijacked airplane, the new season centers around a hijacked Berlin underground train, with Elba's character Sam Nelson at the heart of the crisis. The eight-episode season reunites much of the original cast, including Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Archie Panjabi, while introducing new actors such as Toby Jones and Clare-Hope Ashitey. Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, the show has garnered critical acclaim, achieving a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and ranking in Nielsen's Streaming Originals Top 10. The series has been praised for its tense, adrenaline-fueled storytelling and Elba's Emmy-nominated performance. A teaser trailer released by Apple TV shows a ticking bomb attached to the train, heightening the stakes for the new season.