Riveting Thrills Await as Idris Elba Unleashes Nail-biting Hijack Drama in Episode 6 [EXCLUSIVE Clip]

Summary

"Hijack" has experienced resounding success on Apple TV+, garnering enthusiastic acclaim for its live-action presentation and palpable suspense.

The success of "Hijack" represents a promising advancement for Apple TV+ in the streaming battle, highlighting notable talent and acclaimed projects. In an exclusive clip from episode 6, Idris Elba and his fellow passengers demonstrate their readiness to fight. This gripping Apple TV+ thriller, created by the mastermind behind Lupin, George Kay, and his frequent collaborator Jim Field Smith, unfolds in real-time. It revolves around a skilled business negotiator who must utilize his expertise to save everyone on board the seven-hour flight from Dubai to London, which has been hijacked. Alongside Elba, the cast of "Hijack" includes Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel, and Ben Miles.

Screen Rant is excited to offer a special sneak peek of episode 6 of Hijack before its premiere.

In the clip, we see Elba's character, Sam, discussing with Captain Allen and Hugo the motive behind the hijackers' decision to send a photo of a deceased individual to the authorities. They suspect that the hijackers are using it as a means of gaining leverage. As they contemplate the prospect of sending another photo, Sam and Captain Allen come to a mutual agreement that confronting the hijackers directly might be a more effective approach than complying with their demands.

Hijack Continues Apple TV+'s Win Streak

Hijack has been a huge success for Apple TV+, receiving rave reviews from both critics and audiences. Its real-time format maintains high tension and avoids unnecessary padding for the story and characters. The thriller even earned praise from Stephen King on Twitter, adding to the author's history of reviewing various projects, particularly those involving Elba, after celebrating The Wire for several weeks.

Despite being a limited series, Hijack's success represents another promising advancement for Apple TV+ in the fiercely competitive streaming landscape. Apart from the widely acclaimed sports comedy Ted Lasso, led by Jason Sudeikis, and the drama The Morning Show, featuring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the platform is yet to discover a surprise hit like Netflix's Stranger Things or Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale that captures a viral audience. However, Apple TV+ remains committed to supporting notable projects with renowned talents, such as the Ben Stiller-directed Severance and the ensemble whodunnit comedy The Afterparty from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

The lack of released viewership numbers by most streaming platforms is a key factor that contributed to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a result, it remains uncertain how successful Hijack is for Apple TV+ beyond the positive reception it has received. Nevertheless, considering the franchise fatigue affecting tentpole productions like Secret Invasion and the declining viewership of other streaming services, it would be intriguing to know if Elba's show's uniqueness and his fame are contributing to an increase in rankings, thereby establishing Apple TV+ as a formidable contender in the streaming battle.