The tension on the Berlin train continues to build as Apple TV+‘s thriller Hijack moves closer to its season finale. Episode 6, titled “Junction,” delivers major revelations about who has been working from the inside, even if some answers create more questions.
Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) finds himself in an even more dangerous position this week. The episode shifts focus significantly to the outside authorities, who finally stop negotiating and start taking real action. But the biggest shock comes from within the train itself, as the identity of a hidden player working for the mastermind John Bailey-Brown becomes clear.
German Authorities Stop Playing Games
For much of Season 2, the police and government officials have been stuck in endless conversations with the hijackers’ representative, Nelson. Episode 6 marks a turning point. Murnau and Ada, the German officials leading the response, decide they have had enough of the talk and begin formulating concrete plans to end the standoff .
When one plan hits a roadblock, they quickly pivot to another strategy. This shift in approach finally gives the outside storyline some momentum. Murnau emerges as the driving force, making the tough decisions that Ada seemed reluctant to take. Without his push to act, the situation outside the train would have remained as stagnant as it has been for most of the season .
The decision to escalate comes with heavy consequences. The authorities begin treating the hijacked train as a potential weapon, forcing someone to face the impossible choice of whether to shoot it down. This classic thriller trope injects a sense of hopelessness into the situation, raising the stakes for everyone on board .
The Mole’s Identity and Bailey-Brown’s Reach
The episode confirms what many viewers suspected: John Bailey-Brown‘s influence extends far beyond anyone imagined. Not only does he have people on the train working for him, but his reach also penetrates the police force itself. Episode 6 reveals that one of the police officers is actually working for Bailey-Brown, explaining how the hijackers have stayed one step ahead for so long .
This revelation speaks to the immense power that money can buy. However, the writers suggest that Bailey-Brown’s hold on people goes beyond simple financial transactions. The episode hints at deeper manipulation and threats that force people like Sam to cooperate .
The biggest reveal comes when a passenger named Amanda makes her move. After the passengers inside the train manage to overpower the visible hijackers, Amanda stands up and runs to the cockpit. She shoots Robin Allen at close range and locks herself inside. This moment confirms that even the original hijackers did not know about these hidden operatives. Amanda was a mole planted by Bailey-Brown, waiting for the right moment to take control .
Sam Nelson’s Impossible Position
Sam’s motivation for being on that train remains somewhat murky. The episode confirms that Bailey-Brown’s people have threatened to kill Sam’s ex-wife if he does not follow their orders. This threat provides a valid reason for his cooperation, but questions remain about how they initially got him on board .
Sam learned that Bailey-Brown’s people were watching Marsha on the train, but what happened before that moment is still unclear. The show seems to be saving the full explanation for the finale, which leaves viewers grasping for concrete information about Sam’s connection to the entire plot .
One theory suggested that Sam’s son Kai’s death might be connected to Bailey-Brown, possibly giving Sam his own reasons for wanting to get close to the mastermind. However, Episode 6 does not confirm any link between Kai’s death and Bailey-Brown. For all anyone knows, Kai might have died in a completely unrelated accident . This gap in information makes it difficult for viewers to fully connect with Sam’s character at this crucial moment.
The Innocent Victim
One of the episode’s biggest surprises involves an older female passenger who many suspected was secretly working with the hijackers. Throughout the season, she and her husband seemed suspicious, leading viewers to believe they were part of the plot. Episode 6 reveals they were simply innocent people in the wrong place at the wrong time .
Tragically, this innocent woman dies during the chaos caused by the stampede. Her death serves as a harsh reminder that not everyone on that train is connected to Bailey-Brown’s scheme. Some are just ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances .
Sam and Jess Form an Unlikely Alliance
Despite what Jess did to Freddie, Sam finds himself working alongside her in Episode 6. The episode shows Jess experiencing genuine emotional pain over her actions, though the show does not ask viewers to sympathize with her. The writers make it clear that anyone capable of killing another human being so violently under these circumstances does not automatically deserve redemption .
Nevertheless, survival requires strange bedfellows. Sam and Jess must put aside their differences if they hope to make it out of this situation alive. Their uneasy alliance adds another layer of tension to an already crowded narrative.
A Note on Language and Setting
Episode 6 features significant amounts of German dialogue, making the show feel more authentically set in Germany than previous episodes. Viewers watching with subtitles will appreciate how this choice grounds the story in its Berlin setting .
At just 40 minutes, the episode packs a lot into its runtime. Between the train scenes, the Marsha subplot, and the authorities’ actions, the show manages to deliver about 10 minutes of actual storyline development. Some critics argue that Apple TV+ could afford longer episodes if the writers had more to say, suggesting the shorter runtime reflects limitations in the story itself rather than platform constraints .
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The Cliffhanger Ending
True to form, Hijack ends Episode 6 with a cliffhanger. As Sam and Jess try to escape or gain control of the situation, a soldier fires a shot directly at them. The episode cuts to black before revealing who, if anyone, gets hit .
Given the show’s track record, both characters will likely survive, but the moment creates genuine suspense heading into the final episodes. With only two episodes remaining in Season 2, the show must now deliver satisfying resolutions to its many dangling threads.
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