Three years have passed since the events of Day Two. A van deposits a dead body outside the LA Health Unit. The body is infected with a deadly virus. Tony, now in charge of CTU, learns that this is a blackmail tactic to get the US government to release a drug lord, Ramon Salazar, whom Jack has just brought down, before Salazar's brother releases the virus into LA.
Jack and his new partner, Chase Edmunds, prepare to sign a deal with Salazar at the prison. Salazar delivers a mysterious warning to Jack before killing his lawyer.
Palmer is alive and well, and has returned to LA for the first time since the attack three years ago. He is running for re-election and is preparing for an important debate with a rival senator. He is accompanied by his brother, who happens to be his chief of staff and his doctor, who also happens to be his girlfriend.
A young boy, Kyle Singer, is seen examining a large, mysterious bag of white powder. He plans to deliver it to some dealers later that day, but he is being watched by Salazar's men.
Kim now works at CTU and has been dating Chase for three months. Kim wants to tell her father, but Jack has a mysterious health problem that may make things more complicated.
In the realm of suspenseful television, few shows have managed to capture audiences quite like Apple TV+'s latest offering, "Hijack." Premiering on June 28, 2023, this thrilling series stars the remarkable Idris Elba as Sam Nelson, a corporate negotiator who finds himself in an unimaginable situation when Flight KA29 is hijacked mid-air during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London. With only his wits and negotiation skills at his disposal, viewers are taken on a heart-pounding ride that explores themes of courage, strategy, and human resilience.
From the moment you step into the shoes of Sam Nelson aboard Flight KA29, you are thrust into a world rife with tension. The show meticulously builds suspense with each episode as it delves deeper into the psychological complexities of both the hostages and hijackers. As Sam navigates through perilous encounters with the hijackers led by Stuart Atterton (played by Neil Maskell), viewers are drawn into his intricate web of strategies designed not just for survival but for peace. The real-time pacing imbues each episode with urgency and intensity—making it impossible to look away.
One cannot discuss "Hijack" without highlighting its stellar cast beyond Idris Elba. Notable performances from Eve Myles as air traffic controller Alice Sinclair and Christine Adams as Marsha Smith-Nelson add depth to a narrative already rich in suspense. Meanwhile, characters like DI Daniel O'Farrel (played by Max Beesley) provide critical connections between what happens on the plane and how authorities respond on the ground. This layered storytelling enriches your viewing experience while showcasing that even in dire circumstances, every character has their own story worth telling.