"Hijack" is a TV series that premiered in 2023. The series was created by Jim Field Smith and George Kay. The story follows a plane from Dubai to London that is hijacked over a 7-hour flight. Authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
The main character, Sam Nelson, played by Idris Elba, is a talented business negotiator who must use his skills to broker a peaceful end to the hijacking. The series stars Idris Elba, Neil Maskell, Max Beesley, Ben Miles, and others. It premiered on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2023.
The series has been well-received, with an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. It's a tense thriller told in real time, following the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London. The high-risk strategy of the main character could be his undoing.