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Hijack Season 2 Premieres on Apple TV With Berlin Train Thriller

Early reviews highlight Idris Elba’s darker turn, with precision-crafted tension drawing praise.

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.