Apple TV fans can now stream the Season 2 premiere of the thrilling action series Hijack, starring Idris Elba. Following the success of its first season, which captured the attention of both critics and audiences, the show was swiftly renewed. However, Elba has hinted that the series might not continue beyond this second season, although he teased a different kind of story that could emerge from the character’s journey.
Idris Elba Discusses His Busy Schedule and Role in Hijack Season 2
In a recent interview with Radio Times, Idris Elba spoke about the new season of Hijack amid his packed itinerary, which includes directing projects Above the Below and This Is How It Goes, as well as reprising his role as DCI John Luther for the upcoming Netflix sequel. Elba’s diverse commitments seem to explain why he remains reserved about the long-term future of the Apple TV series.
Elba also shared some hints about what viewers can expect in Season 2, maintaining a deliberately ambiguous tone regarding the fate of his character, Sam Nelson. He lightly joked about a cliffhanger ending but noted that the season revolves around chasing answers and closure.
“I think there is this chase for closure throughout the season. The more that’s revealed from episode 1 all the way to the end, it’s like ‘What? Who? Why?’ I think the satisfying beat at the end is this moment of Sam, dead or alive. Alright, I’m being silly – no!
We owe it to an audience with the nature of this to give them some answers and Sam wants answers as well. That’s what I think this explosive element is.”
— Idris Elba, Actor
Plot Evolution: From Season 1 to Season 2 of Hijack
In the initial season, Idris Elba’s character Sam Nelson used his negotiation skills to disrupt a hijacking attempt aboard a flight from Dubai to London. The second season shifts the setting, with Sam taking on new challenges, while maintaining the series’ trademark tension and unpredictable twists. The current season includes eight episodes, all available exclusively on Apple TV through March.
Potential for Continuation Beyond Hijacking Themes
When questioned about the possibility of future seasons, Elba expressed uncertainty about extending the story in the same vein. He seems intent on concluding Sam Nelson’s arc effectively, avoiding the pitfall of turning the series into a repetitive procedural where the hero repeatedly saves the day under increasingly improbable circumstances. Instead, he suggested the narrative could evolve without focusing on hijackings.
People ask me about ‘would you do another season?’ and I say I’m not sure how you could,
Elba said. However, he also indicated there might be more layers to explore in the story beyond the immediate hijacking plot.
“But actually, I do think that there is another layer of storytelling that it wouldn’t necessarily involve hijacking. At this junction, if you like this series and this story, the hijacks, the hijacking is part of something else, isn’t it?”
“I don’t think we’ll ever come back – we’ll have to drag [co-creator Jim Field Smith] from Barbados – but there’s definitely the man Sam Nelson and what trauma looks like post-something like that and what the residue is. I would be interested in exploring that because it’s another thing, but it wouldn’t necessarily be hijacking.”
— Idris Elba, Actor
Key Cast Members Supporting the Series
Idris Elba leads the cast as Sam Nelson, supported by Julia Deakin who plays Claire Paxton, Neil Maskell portraying Stuart Atterton, and Eve Myles as Alice Sinclair. Together, they contribute to the intense, suspense-filled atmosphere that has become the hallmark of Hijack’s storytelling.
Why the Future Direction of Hijack Matters
As Hijack continues to engage audiences with its intense plot twists and character-driven drama, Idris Elba’s hints suggest a potential shift in storytelling that focuses more on psychological trauma and its aftermath rather than just the hijacking itself. This direction could deepen the narrative by exploring Sam Nelson’s personal consequences following the violent events he endured, providing a gripping yet different kind of chaos and conflict.
With Season 2 available now and streaming through March, viewers will get to experience whether the show will deliver closure or leave lingering questions. Meanwhile, Elba’s other upcoming projects promise to keep the actor and his fans busy, possibly delaying or limiting further installments of the Hijack series.
