Idris Elba hive, rise. Apple TV+‘s new thriller, Hijack, stars the British actor/DJ as Sam Nelson, an expert business negotiator who finds himself onboard a hijacked plane from Dubai to London and makes it his mission to save the day.

Told in real-time, Hijack follows a seven-hour flight from Dubai to London with Sam and his fellow passengers executing unique rescue efforts in the air and authorities on the ground scrambling for a plan of their own. The suspenseful series will keep viewers on the edge of their seats week after week and take their love of Elba to new heights.

Wondering how many episodes are in Hijack? When new episodes of Hijack premiere on Apple TV+? Where to watch the Hijack trailer? Or who’s in the cast of Hijack cast along with Elba? Here’s everything you need to know about the thrilling Apple TV+ series.

Season 1 of Hijack consists of seven episodes.

The first two episodes of Hijack premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28. After that, new episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays until the finale streams on August 2. If you don’t see new episodes on Apple TV+ right away, don’t panic! Try refreshing your browser or app. Sometimes it takes streaming platforms a few moments to load new content.

Looking for a comprehensive episode guide for Hijack, including premiere dates and episode titles? Here’s the show’s June, July, and August schedule:

You bet! You can get a first look at Idris Elba trying to save an entire plane in the trailer located at the top of this page.

Hijack features a talented cast of actors from popular television shows and films including Luther, Peaky Blinders, Batman Begins, Suits, Tetris, and more. Here’s a list of some main and supporting cast members: