- Original release
- Previous episode S06E23 - Day 6: 4:00 A.M. - 5:00 A.M.
- Number S06E24
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Director
Brad Turner
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Writers
Robert Cochran
David Fury
Manny Coto
- Country United States
- Original language English
- Genres Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Day 6: 5:00 A.M. - 6:00 A.M.
CTU discovers where Philip is hiding and Daniels orders an air strike in a desperate move to appease the Russians. Jack and Bill go after Josh alone before the bombers find their target.Lennox persuades Daniels to grant leniency for Bill and Karen. In the wake of the close call, Daniels begins to question his choices as acting president.Chloe gives Morris some surprising news that alters their relationship, while Marilyn is reunited with Josh at CTU.
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.
