Apple TV Drops High-Voltage Trailer for “Hijack” Season 2 — And Yes, Idris Elba Is Stressing Us Out Again

Apple TV just unleashed the first trailer for Hijack Season 2, and once again, Idris Elba looks like he hasn’t known a peaceful morning in years. The hit thriller, one of Apple TV’s top-performing dramas, returns January 14, 2026, promising another round of white-knuckle panic, impeccably timed twists, and the kind of commuter chaos that’ll make you rethink public transportation entirely.

This time, the action leaves the skies and dives underground as a Berlin train and its passengers are taken hostage. Sam Nelson (Elba), the world’s most exhausted yet determined corporate negotiator, finds himself at the center of the crisis, proving yet again that if you see him on your vehicle, you should probably just get off and walk. Above ground, authorities scramble to decode the situation, while below, one wrong move could prove catastrophic. It’s classic Hijack: tightly wound, high-stakes, and engineered to spike your heart rate.

Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, the duo behind Lupin and Criminal, the new season brings back familiar faces including Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi, who join Elba for the chaos. Apple TV also expands the ensemble with a stacked roster of European talent such as Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams and Christiane Paul. Field Smith returns as lead director, ensuring the show's trademark tension stays intact.

Since its debut, Hijack has earned critical praise (and the hardened devotion of viewers who love yelling at their screens) with its adrenaline-fueled pacing and Elba’s commanding performance, which even snagged him an Emmy nomination. With Season 1 still streaming and Season 2 gearing up for weekly episodes through March 4, Apple TV is clearly betting on another crowd-pleasing, pulse-pounding hit.

If the trailer is any indication, Hijack Season 2 looks like a claustrophobic, nerve-twisting ride that fans of smart, high-stress thrillers won’t want to miss. Grab your emotional support snack of choice, Sam Nelson is about to ruin our Wednesdays all over again, and honestly? We’re here for it.