What is Hijack about?

Hijack is a seven-part thriller miniseries that explores the intense and precarious situation of a commercial flight hijacking. When Flight KA29 from Dubai to London is seized by hijackers, the passengers' and crew's lives hang in the balance. Amidst this chaos, Sam Nelson, portrayed by Idris Elba, emerges as the key figure attempting to defuse the situation. Utilizing his background as a corporate negotiator, Sam endeavors to save the hostages using his negotiation tactics. However, the high-pressure environment and the unpredictability of the hijackers put his skills to the ultimate test. The series is crafted by the creative minds of George Kay and Jim Field Smith and features a diverse cast including Neil Maskell, Christine Adams, and Archie Panjabi. With high stakes and complex characters, Hijack delves into themes of power, negotiation, and survival, maintaining tension throughout the flight's treacherous seven-hour journey.

The first episode of Hijack aired on June 28, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on August 02, 2023.