One of the most inventive thrillers in years is returning with a second season in early 2026. In 2023, Idris Elba led a surprise hit for Apple TV called “Hijack,” which is finally returning for a new season on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The eight-episode sophomore season will run weekly with new episodes premiering every Wednesday just after midnight. You can stream them all with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.

How to watch ‘Hijack’ Season 2

• When: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET
• TV: Apple TV
• Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about ‘Hijack’ Season 2

When will ‘Hijack’ Season 2 come out?

“Hijack” Season 2 is set to premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, Jan. 14. One episode per week of the eight-episode second season will premiere on subsequent Wednesdays, and the season will conclude on March 4.

Can you watch ‘Hijack’ Season 2 for free?

If you are a new Apple TV customer, you will get a seven-day free trial that allows you to stream the first episode of “Hijack” Season 2 at no cost, as well as binge Season 1 to catch up. After the trial, Apple TV subscriptions cost $13 per month.

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Watch a trailer for ‘Hijack’ Season 2

What will happen in Season 2 of ‘Hijack’?

Bad luck while traveling strikes Sam again in Season 2 of “Hijack.” While traveling on a Berlin train that sees commuters taken hostage, Sam is once again thrust into the role of trying to help his fellow passengers survive, while authorities above ground scramble to save lives.

Who will star in ‘Hijack’ Season 2?

Idris Elba returns as Sam Nelson in Season 2 of “Hijack,” and brings back Archie Panjabi as DCI Zahra Gahfoor, as well as Christine Adams as Marsha Smith-Nelson, Sam’s estranged wife. Max Beesley also returns as DI Daniel O’Farrel, and Season 2 will welcome Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams, and Christiane Paul.

What happened in Season 1 of ‘Hijack’?

Season 1 of “Hijack” introduced viewers to Sam Nelson, a business negotiator who rarely walks away from a deal as a loser. A group of hijackers takes control of a flight on which Sam is a passenger, forcing him into action to try and protect his fellow travelers.

But as the flight draws closer to its destination, it is revealed that the so-called terrorists are being forced into their actions by a crime syndicate on the ground. Sam is able to successfully negotiate with an operative who remains hidden almost until the end, and an emergency landing leaves him and his fellow passengers shaken, but very much alive.

Hijack

June 28, 2023

Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take them down…as the stakes grow higher by the second.