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Idris Elba’s 2-Part Apple TV Thriller Enters a Sudden Streaming Downturn
Idris Elba‘s Apple TV thriller Hijack was an instant hit when it premiered in 2023. The gripping series tells the story of a corporate negotiator who finds himself caught in a hijacking and must use his skills to save his life and everyone aboard the plane. The series was renewed for Season 2 after the first season became a major hit, and it replicated its predecessor’s success despite a lack of viewer acclaim. Hijack has been one of the top shows on Apple TV, peaking at number one when the season finale aired on March 4.
Current streaming data, courtesy of FlixPatrol, shows that Hijack is finally losing its grip on viewers while facing steep competition from Apple TV’s latest additions. New episodes of Shrinking, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Imperfect Women have propelled all three shows to the top of the chart, pushing Hijack further down. It’s not unusual for shows to lose viewers following a season finale, so Hijack will eventually disappear from the charts unless Apple TV renews it for Season 3.
“If Apple decide they want another bite of the of the Hijack cherry, the question I will always ask is, what story is there for Sam? Not, where can we do it, but why?” writer Jim Field Smith said when asked in an interview if viewers should expect another season given that ending. “Of course, yeah, it could be on a boat. It could be on an e-bike, it could be in the back of a limo, it could be, you know, a submarine. Or it could transcend the Hijack format and it could move into a different arena. But that’s what I mean. The precinct is kind of irrelevant. It’s more about ‘Where could Sam go?’”
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What’s Next for ‘Hijack’ Star Idris Elba?
As Hijack awaits Apple’s decision, Elba is quite busy with a slew of upcoming projects. The Luther star is set to return for the sequel alongside Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley which has been set at Netflix. Elba will also appear in the Nicholas Galitzine-led Masters of the Universe. Even if the third season of Hijack doesn’t pan out, Elba is set to return to Apple with This Is How It Goes, a feature film that he acts in and directs. Filming for the Wunmi Mosaku and Charlie Cox-led drama wrapped up last year. Finally, Elba and David Oyelowo are teaming up to bring one of the most beloved works of African literature, Things Fall Apart, to the small screen. The duo is developing Chinua Achebe‘s book with A24, but it doesn’t have a streaming home yet.
Watch Hijack on Apple TV in the U.S., and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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2023 – 2024
- Network
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Apple TV
- Directors
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Mo Ali, Jim Field Smith
- Writers
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Adam Gyngell, Catherine Moulton, Fred Fernandez Armesto, Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba, George Kay, Kam Odedra
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