Idris Elba’s Hijack Season 2 Returns To Apple TV With Poor Reviews

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Idris Elba’s Apple TV thriller, Hijack, is back for a second season after a three-year break, but it’s receiving less positive reviews than before. The first season centered on Elba’s character, Sam Nelson, who worked to resolve a hijacking on a plane. Now, in season 2, he’s in Berlin, using the same negotiation skills to handle a crisis on the subway.

So, I was really excited for season 2 of Hijack, especially after loving the first season. But it looks like critics aren’t feeling it as much. As of today, it’s sitting at only 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on a few reviews – a pretty rough start. That’s a huge difference from season one, which was a hit and is still holding a ‘Certified Fresh’ 90% rating on the site. It’s a shame, honestly, because I had high hopes!

Okay, so I’ve been reading the reviews for Hijack season 2, and honestly, it sounds pretty disappointing. Apparently, it’s basically a repeat of the first season – Sam’s in the same kind of trouble, and the story feels really familiar. Critics are saying it just doesn’t flow as well, the themes don’t hit as hard, and the whole season feels uneven. Even the suspense isn’t what it was before, and when something exciting does happen, it doesn’t feel fresh or original. It sounds like a bit of a clunky ride this time around.

From the very beginning, the TV show starring Idris Elba received mixed reactions from viewers, though critics weren’t the source of the negativity. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has a 51% audience score based on over 1,000 reviews, showing that people have been split on the show since it first aired. Some viewers found the plot repetitive and drawn out, making it feel slow and unengaging.

The first season of Hijack concluded by hinting at a bigger story, revealing the plane hijacking was only a piece of a larger, hidden conspiracy. Season 2 will explore this wider plot over eight episodes – one more than season one – but it appears to be following a similar approach. Sadly, this approach didn’t resonate well with critics the first time around.

Early reactions suggest the new season feels familiar, echoing many of the storylines from the first. With Idris Elba returning as the lead negotiator, the show risks becoming predictable, particularly if it relies too heavily on plot points from the previous season. While opinions might shift as more reviews come in, the show currently appears to be following a similar formula.

Okay, so I’m seven episodes into Hijack, and honestly, it feels like we’re just going through the motions again. It’s starting to feel a bit…familiar, and not in a good way – it’s not really bringing anything new to the table. I’m still on the fence about whether people are actually enjoying this new season, but the critics definitely aren’t loving it, which doesn’t bode well for the show’s future, sadly.

New episodes of Hijack season 2 air Wednesdays on Apple TV.

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2026-01-14 17:48