Idris Elba's Epic New Show Achieves Unforgettable Milestone, Surpassing Ted Lasso on Apple TV+

Summary

Hijack starring Idris Elba achieves a major milestone for Apple TV+ by ranking in the Top 10 shows of the week with 357 million minutes viewed.

Hijack is the second Apple TV+ series to do this after Ted Lasso.

Apple TV+ buzziest shows typically gain attention without breaking into the Top 10.

Idris Elba's starring role in the show "Hijack" has achieved a significant milestone for Apple TV+, following the success of "Ted Lasso". Alongside Elba, the show also features Neil Maskell, Eve Myles, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Archie Panjabi, Ben Miles, and Kate Phillips. The series, which aired from June 28 to August 2, depicts a seven-hour flight from Dubai to London, wherein Sam Nelson (played by Elba), a skilled business negotiator, must employ his expertise to prevent a hijacking.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Nielsen streaming ratings for the week of July 31 to August 6 have been released. With a total of 357 million minutes viewed, the first season of "Hijack" has secured a place in the Top 10 shows of the week. This accomplishment marks the second time that an original series from Apple TV+ has made it onto the list, following the incredible success of "Ted Lasso".

When Will Apple TV+ Score Another Major Hit?

Apple TV+ has struggled to rival the popularity of Netflix and Prime Video, often falling short on the charts. Despite this, they have managed to produce a range of attention-grabbing shows that haven't made it to the Top 10. Both comedies like Mythic Quest, Schmigadoon, Shrinking, and The Afterparty, and dramas like The Morning Show, Severance, and The Crowded Room have helped solidify the platform's reputation, even without breaking into the Top 10.

It remains uncertain when Apple will have another title that reaches the Top 10 list. However, the platform has over twenty scripted series in the works. This includes upcoming shows from renowned creators such as Seth Rogen, Taika Waititi, and Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan, any of which could potentially follow in the footsteps of hits like Ted Lasso and Hijack.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, set to premiere later this year, appears to be the most likely title to follow Hijack on the chart. This show is part of the MonsterVerse franchise, which includes popular films such as 2014's Godzilla and 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. Additionally, the casting of father and son Kurt and Wyatt Russell playing the same character in two separate timelines, spanning several decades, has garnered attention.