Hijack Season 2 trailer: Is Idris Elba’s Sam Nelson involved in the hijacking of a train?
Hijack Season 2 trailer: 200 people will die if the demands of the people who have hijacked a Berlin underground train are not met, says Sam Nelson, whose presence on the train sparks some questions
Last Updated: 09.07 PM, Dec 11, 2025
Did Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) just so happen to fly into Berlin from London and then board an underground train that ended up being hijacked? Or is it all part of a calculated plan that he’s executing? That’s the big question that comes up in Hijack Season 2, the trailer of which dropped earlier on December 11, ahead of the January 14, 2026 return of the show on Apple TV+.
The fact that Sam Nelson was on Kingdom 29, a Dubai to London flight that was hijacked, but landed safely despite some casualties, a situation that he was actively involved in diffusing to some level, raises eyebrows among authorities. It’s just too much of a coincidence that he’s strolled into yet another hijack situation. Counter-terrorism specialists are looking carefully at Sam’s file, as well as the aircraft incident investigation report, because, yet again, he’s the one communication with officials about the status on board.
There are 200 people on board the hijacked trained, says Sam, adding, “if we do not do exactly what they say, we will all die.” Something’s definitely afoot, but is it Sam that they are looking at or someone else, who’s spent a year meticulously planning this ‘mission’ for revenge against him? Well, that’s what we will find out when the show returns in the new year with an 8-episode run that will go on until March 4.
Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi return, while Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams and Christiane Paul are among the new additions this season. Hijack Season 1 was one of Apple TV+’s top series in 2024, earning Elba an Emmy nomination.
Hijack Season 2 FAQs
Q. Is there a Hijack season 2?
A. Yes, Hijack Season 2 has been officially announced. A first look and streaming date announcement was dropped for the show starring Idris Elba leading again alongside new stars Toby Jones, Lisa Vicari, and Christiane Paul.
Q. Where to watch Hijack Season 2?
A. Idris Elba's Hijack Season 2 returns to Apple TV+ with a 2 episode premiere on January 14, 2026, followed by weekly drops until February 25.
Q. What is the plot of Hijack Season 2?
A. An underground train and its commuters are taken hostage in Berlin and one of the passengers is Idris Elba's Sam Nelson, who must use his special negotiating skills to get himself and everyone else to safety.