After Weeks of Leading Apple TV’s Charts, 'Pluribus' Was Just Overtaken by This Claustrophobic Thriller Series
Key Points:
- Apple TV's previously top-ranked series Pluribus has been dethroned by Hijack, a thriller starring Idris Elba, following the release of its second season.
- Hijack's first season, which premiered in June 2023, follows lawyer Sam Nelson as he navigates a hijacked flight from Dubai to London, earning critical acclaim for its suspense and Elba's performance.
- The second season shifts the setting to a hostage situation on a Berlin underground train, with hints that Sam Nelson may have a more complex, possibly darker role in the unfolding crisis.
- Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, Hijack continues its high-stakes narrative with weekly episode releases on Apple TV, maintaining strong viewer engagement and