- MMW Rating 🌙 8/10 • RT (Audience) 🍿 51% • 2023
- 2 Seasons • 15 Episodes • Avg 55 min • ~ 13.7 hrs
- Disponible con subtĂtulos en español.
- Available on: apple_tv
Description (No Spoilers)
Hijack is a high-tension crime thriller set almost entirely on a hijacked airplane, unfolding in near real time as the crisis escalates minute by minute. Starring Idris Elba, the series follows a skilled negotiator who becomes an unexpected key figure in managing the dangerous situation while authorities scramble on the ground.
Each episode steadily raises the stakes, balancing action in the air with mounting pressure outside the aircraft. The contained setting intensifies the suspense, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps the pacing tight and focused. The real-time structure gives the story urgency and momentum from start to finish.
Why I Recommend It
It’s very entertaining and packed with tension.
Even though it sits at 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, I found it fast-paced and engaging throughout. The airplane setting and real-time structure keep the story moving, and Idris Elba’s presence anchors the suspense.
It’s a fun, high-stakes watch:
• A real-time thriller that maintains constant momentum
• A contained, action-driven story perfect for a quick binge