Hijack Season 2 Takes the Action Underground in Berlin

Just when you thought lightning couldn’t strike twice — boom — it does, and this time, it’s hitting the Berlin U-Bahn. Apple TV+ has officially confirmed Season 2 of Hijack, the high-stakes thriller starring Idris Elba. The first season took viewers on a nail-biting, real-time ride aboard a hijacked plane — now, they’re taking that same intensity underground.

Set in Berlin, the new season throws Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) back into chaos as an entire metro train filled with passengers is taken hostage. Authorities scramble to respond, but with lives hanging in the balance and a potentially explosive situation unfolding, the pressure is suffocating. Can Sam think his way out — again? And how do you stretch “real time” storytelling over a two-hour train line? Let’s just call that creative license.

The cynics might question the setup (because, honestly, who gets caught in two hijackings?), but that’s exactly what makes this so intriguing. It’s absurd, tense, and somehow believable because Elba sells every ounce of it. The trailer hints at claustrophobic tunnels, panicked commuters, and that signature Apple TV+ polish that made Season 1 a global hit.

Behind the scenes, the same powerhouse creative team returns. George Kay (of Lupin and Criminal fame) writes, with Jim Field Smith directing and co-writing. Filmed on location in Berlin, you can expect authentic grit — just not necessarily authentic commuter schedules.

The second season of Hijack begins streaming on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2026. Whether you’re in it for Elba’s charisma or the thrill of disaster narrowly averted, get ready to tap your transit card and board. Just… maybe avoid eye contact with anyone carrying an oversized duffel bag.