The pressure has been building all season, and the penultimate episode of Hijack Season 2 finally delivers the intense face-off viewers have been waiting for. Episode 7, titled “Contact,” throws Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) into his most dangerous situation yet as the runaway Berlin train hurtles toward a final confrontation. With the season finale just around the corner, this episode ties together multiple storylines while raising the stakes to their highest point.
Episode 7 Release and Streaming Details
Hijack Season 2 Episode 7 arrived on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 . The episode titled “Contact” dropped at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET for viewers in the United States . For international audiences, the episode became available simultaneously on the streaming platform. This marks the seventh installment of the eight-episode second season, with only the finale remaining on March 4, 2026 .
The Cliffhanger Resolution: Who Got Shot?
Last week’s episode ended with a German tactical unit opening fire inside the U-Bahn tunnels, leaving viewers guessing about who had been hit. Episode 7 quickly clears up the mystery. Both Sam and Jess (Karina McAdams) survive the shooting, though Jess takes a bullet below her shoulder . Sam manages to escape without injury, and Otto pulls the train into the tunnel just in time for them to jump back aboard .
Inside the driver’s cabin, Sam tends to Jess’s wound while she processes what happened. Jess initially believes the police shot at her intentionally, and she’s right to be suspicious. Sam admits he smuggled the USB drive containing security footage off the train—footage that clearly shows Jess murdering Freddie . This confirmation made her a target for the tactical team.
Jess feels deeply betrayed by this revelation. She refuses to take calls from Robert Lang (Asher Ali) , the MI5 agent secretly running the operation, and even says she’s ready to let the train blow up since she believes she’s dying anyway . Sam manages to convince her otherwise, using his negotiation skills to keep her focused on the mission. Jess finally answers Lang’s call and pretends nothing has happened, assuring him they will continue with the original plan to free John Bailey-Brown (Ian Burfield) .
The Train Loses Power and Sam Takes Control
The damaged last carriage from the earlier bomb explosion creates a new crisis. The train begins losing power, forcing Sam to find a quick solution . He inspects the situation and realizes the rear compartments are dragging down the entire train. His plan involves detaching the damaged cars completely .
Sam takes charge of the situation with the calm authority that made him a hero in Season 1. He moves through the train organizing passengers, making sure everyone understands what’s about to happen. In a move that shows his humanity hasn’t disappeared, Sam ensures the younger passengers and children are moved to the cars that will be left behind for rescue . Jess initially objects to releasing any passengers, but Sam stands firm .
The separation plan requires precise timing. As the train slows down for the detachment, the German police move in closer. Jess hesitates at the controls, fearing she’ll be killed no matter what she does. Sam convinces her to press the button. Before Otto can move the train forward, the power completely fails .
Jess’s Fate Takes a Tragic Turn
The strike team enters the damaged rear car and moves forward through the train. They find Jess at the controls, badly wounded but still standing. When they see an object in her hand, the team opens fire . Jess is shot dead on the spot .
The moment carries unexpected emotional weight. Despite Jess committing cold-blooded murder earlier in the season, her death lands hard . She was a pawn forced into this situation, and her final moments show her following Sam’s lead even when she doubted the plan would save her.
With Jess gone, the team turns their weapons on Sam. Wolf, the tactical officer, has his gun trained on Sam with clear intent to shoot . Sam grabs a walkie-talkie and calls Clara (Lisa Vicari) at the control center. He pleads with her, insisting he has been truthful throughout the entire ordeal and that he is not a killer. He begs her to restore power so he can finish the mission and end this nightmare .
Clara makes the call. She orders power restored, and the train slowly pulls away from the station, leaving the tactical team behind . Sam survives another close call, but the danger is far from over.
Robert Lang’s Cover Begins to Crumble
Back on the ground, Robert Lang’s careful deception starts falling apart. The MI5 agent has been working both sides throughout the crisis, feeding information to the hijackers while pretending to help the authorities. A German intelligence agent named Linder has been watching Lang closely .
Linder notices Lang making suspicious calls and realizes the British agent leaked information to the media about the train heading to Britz-Sud . When Linder confronts Lang at gunpoint, a distraction from a crackling radio gives Lang the opening he needs. Lang kills Linder on the spot .
The murder buys Lang more time, but it also raises questions he’ll struggle to answer. With a dead German agent on his hands, Lang must move fast to complete the plan before anyone connects the dots.
Peter Faber (Toby Jones) continues investigating from the British embassy side. He and Olivia (Clare-Hope Ashitey) dig through Sam’s computer and belongings, searching for proof that Sam is being forced into this situation . Their investigation leads them to believe someone inside British intelligence must be involved, given the level of security protecting the emails sent to Sam . Faber doesn’t yet suspect Lang specifically, but he’s getting closer to the truth.
Marsha’s Fight for Survival in the Wilderness
Marsha (Christine Adams) remains hunted in the Scottish wilderness, and her storyline finally pays off in this episode. She forces herself to keep moving despite her injured ankle, with hunters and their dogs closing in behind her . When the dogs enter the picture, the scenes take on a new level of tension and dread .
Marsha climbs to higher ground and manages to find a phone signal. She calls Daniel (Max Beesley) and tells him she’s being hunted, that his friend is dead, and that she’s running out of options . Daniel orders a helicopter to her location and explains that she’s being used as a pawn to control Sam’s actions. The couple exchanges words of love before the call disconnects .
Using her last bit of battery, Marsha calls Sam’s phone. Olivia answers instead. Marsha leaves a voicemail urging Sam not to let anyone use her against him and assuring him she’s safe for now . Olivia recognizes the importance of this recording and rushes to the control center to play it for Chief Ada Winter (Christiane Paul) .
The message becomes crucial evidence. Winter has been reluctant to believe Sam is being coerced rather than leading the hijacking. Marsha’s warning helps shift her perspective .
Stuart Atterton’s Prison Connection
Back in London, DCI Zara Gahfoor and DI Daniel O’Farrell continue pressuring Stuart Atterton, the leader from the first season’s hijacking . Stuart claims he has no connection to the Berlin events and no knowledge of the Cheapside Firm’s current plans. But when O’Farrell lies and says the hijacking has failed and Bailey-Brown is being extradited to England, Stuart’s nervous demeanor gives him away .
As Stuart is being returned to his cell, a prison guard does something suspicious. The guard places a bar of soap containing a hidden burner phone and earpiece inside the cell . The guard moves carefully to stay out of camera view .
When Stuart returns to his cell, he immediately senses someone searched the space. The female officer hands him the soap—again out of camera range—and Stuart retrieves the phone inside . This development confirms Stuart remains connected to the operation somehow. Whether he’s working with the Cheapside Firm or pursuing his own revenge against Bailey-Brown remains unclear .
Detective Beck Makes a Critical Arrest
Detective Zoran Beck continues his investigation and lands a major breakthrough. He boards a flight about to depart Berlin for Eastern Europe and arrests Jozef Kaminski, the man responsible for building the bombs fitted under the hijacked train .
This arrest could unravel the entire conspiracy. Kaminski didn’t deal with Sam directly—Robert Lang must have been the one working with the bomb-maker . Once Kaminski starts talking in custody, it won’t take long for German police to identify Lang as the man behind the scenes .
Sam’s Negotiation Skills Return to Form
Throughout Episode 7, viewers finally see the Sam Nelson from Season 1 return in full force. He’s no longer just reacting to threats and following orders from Lang. He’s actively working toward solutions, using his negotiation training to manage multiple parties at once .
Sam handles Jess’s emotional breakdown with patience and understanding, recognizing she’s a victim of circumstance rather than a willing criminal. He coordinates with Otto on the technical aspects of separating the train cars. He communicates with the control center while keeping the passengers calm. And he somehow manages to stay alive through it all.
His empathy shines through in every decision . Many people in his position would have thrown Jess under the train and moved on, but Sam understands how to use people as assets and recognizes when someone has no real choices . This humanity makes him worth rooting for.
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What Episode 7 Sets Up for the Finale
With only one episode remaining, several threads need resolution. The train continues moving toward its destination with Sam alone in control. John Bailey-Brown waits somewhere ahead, expecting to be freed from custody. Robert Lang has killed to protect his cover and must complete the handoff before anyone discovers Linder’s body. Stuart Atterton now has a secret phone in his prison cell, ready to communicate with outside contacts.
The authorities have new information too. Marsha’s voicemail helps establish Sam’s innocence. Beck’s arrest of the bomb-maker will eventually lead back to Lang. Faber suspects someone inside intelligence is pulling strings. Winter finally seems willing to work with Sam rather than against him.
The stage is set for a high-stakes finale where everything comes together. Will Sam survive long enough to see his family again? Will Lang get away with his double game? What role will Stuart play from inside prison? Viewers will get answers when Hijack Season 2 concludes on March 4, 2026 .
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