The second episode of Hijack Season 2 is scheduled for release soon, following the premiere’s major plot twist. Idris Elba returns as Sam Nelson, but this season, the crisis unfolds on a Berlin subway train instead of an airplane, with a surprising new direction for the story. After the jaw-dropping events of the season opener, viewers are eager to see what happens next.
Hijack Season 2 Episode 2, titled “Control,” available to stream on Apple TV+ from Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. As with the premiere, the episode is expected to be available on the streaming platform the night before its official Wednesday date. For global viewers, this means it will be accessible early Wednesday morning in many regions.
Hijack Season 2 Episode 2 Release Time and How to Watch
Episode 2 of Hijack Season 2 will continue the weekly release pattern for the eight-episode season. You need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch. New subscribers can use a seven-day free trial to start watching the season.
For viewers in different time zones, the 9 p.m. ET release on Tuesday, January 20 translates to:
- 6 p.m. PT (Tuesday)
- 2 a.m. GMT (Wednesday)
- 3 a.m. CET (Wednesday)
- 1:30 p.m. ACDT (Wednesday)
Remember to check the Apple TV+ app on Tuesday evening, as episodes often appear earlier than the listed date.
What Happened in the Season 2 Premiere Episode
The season premiere, “Signal,” set up a tense new story. The action moves to Berlin, where Sam Nelson is now dealing with the trauma from the plane hijacking two years earlier. He boards a busy U-Bahn train during the morning commute.
The episode carefully builds a sense of unease, focusing on various passengers and a stressed train driver named Otto. Above ground, authorities investigate a potential bomb threat, while Sam’s contact at the British Embassy, Olivia Thatcher, worries when he misses their meeting.
The final moments of the premiere delivered a major shock. After the train driver speeds past a station and crashes into a construction tunnel, Sam enters the driver’s cabin. In a stunning turn, Sam reveals he is not there to stop a hijacking—he is causing it.
“I’m hijacking this train,” Sam tells the confused and injured driver, Otto.
This twist changes everything viewers thought they knew about the season’s plot and Sam’s motives.
Who Is in the Cast of Hijack Season 2
The series features a mix of returning stars and new faces, primarily set in Berlin. Idris Elba leads the cast again as Sam Nelson, the negotiator whose life was changed by the events of Season 1.
Key returning cast members from the first season include:
- Christine Adams as Marsha Smith-Nelson, Sam’s estranged wife.
- Archie Panjabi as DCI Zahra Gahfoor.
- Max Beesley as DI Daniel O’Farrell.
Important new characters for Season 2 are:
- Christian Näthe plays Otto Weber, the U-Bahn train driver.
- Lisa Vicari is Clara Berger, a controller in the U-Bahn command center who notices something is wrong.
- Clare-Hope Ashitey plays Olivia Thatcher, a British Embassy official in Berlin.
- Toby Jones joins as Peter Faber, a British intelligence agent.
- Christiane Paul appears as Ada Winter, the Berlin Chief of Police.
Story Details for Hijack Season 2 Episode 2 “Control”
Following the premiere’s cliffhanger, Episode 2 will deal with the immediate fallout of Sam’s actions. The title, “Control,” hints at the central struggle—who is in charge of the situation?
Sam has taken control of the train and its passengers, but his reasons are still unclear. The official description for the season states the train and its commuters are taken hostage while authorities above ground try to save lives. With Sam now the apparent hijacker, the authorities’ mission becomes more complex.
“There’s a little continuation of the story, or the reason why the plane was hijacked in the first place, as to why the train is now being hijacked,” Idris Elba explained about the connection between the seasons.
This suggests Sam’s drastic move is linked to his pursuit of John Bailey-Brown, the surviving mastermind from Season 1. His actions may be a desperate plan for vengeance or justice, not a random crime.
The episode will also show the reaction from the U-Bahn control center, where Clara is now aware the train is off-grid. Police Chief Ada Winter and MI5 agent Peter Faber will likely work to understand the situation, possibly connecting it to the bomb threat investigation from the premiere. Meanwhile, the fate of Sam’s wife, Marsha, who was seen alone in a remote area, remains uncertain.
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