After Weeks of Leading Apple TV’s Charts, 'Pluribus' Was Just Overtaken by This Claustrophobic Thriller Series

After Weeks of Leading Apple TV’s Charts, 'Pluribus' Was Just Overtaken by This Claustrophobic Thriller Series

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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