There are films and series that are guaranteed never to be shown on an airplane’s entertainment program. Hijack is one such miniseries. We follow them in 7 episodes nerve-wracking events in a passenger plane that hijackers take under their control. But luckily Idris Elba is also on board. Stream the powerful thriller now away from Netflix, Amazon and Disney+.
Not on Netflix or Amazon: Hijack will take you into the air as a quality series
According to the 24 principle of a series that runs in real time, The 7 episodes of Hijack cover the 7 hour flight from Dubai to London. While father Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) on board tries to prevent the plane from crashing and the killing of hostages, the ground staff only gradually learn what is actually happening in the air.
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Thriller series Hijack with Idris Elba
The main character, Sam, is not a police officer, but he is a negotiator. However, Idris Elba’s character usually mediates in the business world to negotiate the best possible deal. But his talent also benefits him as a hostage when he tries – sometimes with manipulative sensitivity, sometimes with extreme means – to steer the kidnappers away from a catastrophe. Even if he puts himself in danger and gets obstacles thrown in his way by other passengers along the way. The sustained tension that Hijack as a series builds in such a small space is enormous.
While Idris Elba has now turned his back on the James Bond candidacy, Hijack makes us mourn this decision once again. But the rest of the ensemble also helps Thriller series reaches its qualitative heights. It’s almost a shame that the kidnapping has to come to a clear end after 7 episodes.
Where you can stream the thriller highlight Hijack with Idris Elba
Hijack is an Apple original series and therefore does not run on Amazon or Netflix, but only on AppleTV+ in stream. All 7 episodes of the completed miniseries are now available. If you decide to take out the monthly subscription, you can also take this year’s sci-fi insider tip Silo, two seasons of the space epic ‘Foundation’ and countless other Apple highlights with you.
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