Overview
- Season two debuted January 14 on Apple TV, drawing strong initial notices from critics.
- The new storyline moves the real-time hostage drama to a hijacked Berlin U‑Bahn train with passengers at risk.
- Reviewers commend Idris Elba’s performance and applaud a standout early twist and cliffhanger without giving details.
- Creators George Kay and Jim Field Smith return at the helm, with Elba again credited as executive producer.
- Coverage points to an effective supporting cast and cross-border response featuring Lisa Vicari and Toby Jones, notes disagreement on whether prior viewing is required, and reads the finale as setting up a likely third season.