{"id":2233593,"date":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2233593"},"modified":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:14:26","slug":"heres-how-to-watch-idris-elba-in-hijack-season-2-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/heres-how-to-watch-idris-elba-in-hijack-season-2-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to watch Idris Elba in &#8216;Hijack&#8217; Season 2 for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F01%2Fnewspress-collage-oxtmpnydw-1768337963619.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall%261768320029\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tcelebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Idris Elba will once again find himself in the middle of a hijacking when \u201cHijack\u201d returns to Apple TV for a second season.<\/p>\n<p>The thriller series was renewed in early 2024 following its acclaimed first season. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Elba stars in the Apple Original as Sam Nelson, a business negotiator who, in Season 1, had to broker an end to the hijacking of a flight from Dubai to London. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">In Season 2, \u201ca Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while, above ground, authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about \u201cHijack\u201d Season 2 on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Hijack\u2019 Season 2 release date and time:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cHijack\u201d premieres Wednesday, Jan. 14, on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>. One new episode will come out every Wednesday through March 4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a> has not confirmed a release time, but the streamer will often release new episodes of original series the night before its listed premiere date. In the case of \u201cHijack,\u201d you\u2019ll likely be able to watch new episodes as early as 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">How to watch \u2018Hijack\u2019 for free:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cHijack\u201d continues to air exclusively on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Apple TV<\/a>, so you\u2019ll need a subscription to watch the new series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you\u2019ll be able to watch a few episodes (depending on when you subscribe) before the $12.99\/month payments kick in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Amazon Prime members can also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Foffers%2Fref%3Datv_3p_amz_c_5eiod6_1_1%3FbenefitId%3Dappletvus%26tag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F01%2F13%2Fentertainment%2Fheres-how-to-watch-idris-elba-in-hijack-season-2-for-free%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video<\/a>. It costs the same $12.99\/month price and also includes a seven-day free trial.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Hijack\u2019 Season 2 episode release dates:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u201cHijack\u201d Season 2 will have eight episodes, one more than Season 1\u2019s seven. Check out the official Wednesday release dates for every episode below, but remember, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=nypost_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l3b9T&amp;ct=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">they may be available to stream<\/a> around 9:00 p.m. ET the night before the listed date.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 1: \u201cSignal\u201d \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Jan. 14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 2: \u201cControl\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Jan. 21<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 3: \u201cBaggage\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Jan. 28<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 4: \u201cSwitch\u201d \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Feb. 4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 5: \u201cOutage\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Feb. 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 6: \u201cJunction\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Feb. 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 7: \u201cContact\u201d \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Feb. 25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season 2, Episode 8: \u201cTerminal\u201d \u2013<\/strong> March 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"cast\">\u2018Hijack\u2019 cast guide:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Idris Elba as Sam Nelson<\/li>\n<li>Christine Adams as Marsha Smith-Nelson<\/li>\n<li>Archie Panjabi as DCI Zahra Gahfoor,<\/li>\n<li>Max Beesley as DI Daniel O\u2019Farrel<\/li>\n<li>Christian N\u00e4the<\/li>\n<li>Clare-Hope Ashitey<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Vicari<\/li>\n<li>Toby Jones<\/li>\n<li>Karima McAdams<\/li>\n<li>Christiane Paul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u2018Hijack\u2019 Season 2 trailer:<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hijack \u2014 Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h_i4-MoGALo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/why-trust-post-wanted-by-new-york-post\/\">Why Trust Post Wanted by the celebrity.land<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article was written by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Angela Tricarico<\/a>, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Six<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/author\/angela-tricarico\/\">Decider.com<\/a>. Angela keeps readers up to date with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decider.com\/article\/hulu-netflix-disney-plus-best-streaming-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cord-cutter-friendly deals<\/a>, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she\u2019s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she\u2019s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she\u2019s also keeping up on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/bath-and-body-works-perfume-dupes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underrated perfume dupes at Bath &amp; Body Works<\/a> and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The celebrity.land in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>celebrity.land may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Idris Elba will once again find himself in the middle of a hijacking when \u201cHijack\u201d returns to Apple TV for a second season. 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