How to watch Hijack: stream the Idris Elba plane thriller show online

If you're looking for an exciting thriller to stream, then you might want to consider new Idris Elba show Hijack, as the show is proving a hit with critics and fans alike. The show is streaming now, with new episodes each Wednesday.

Hijack follows a business negotiator played by Elba, who finds his peaceful flight interrupted by a hijacking, and he must use his business skills to solve the situation without getting hurt.

At the same time, counter-terrorism officers on the ground must try to help him negotiate the safe return of the plane, with the seven-part show playing out in real time for added drama.

Part thriller, part drama, and part action series, the new show has already seen a few episodes air, with new ones weekly. So here's how to watch Hijack from where you are.

How to watch Hijack

Hijack is an Apple original, meaning the show will be available to watch on the tech company's streaming service; that's Apple TV Plus, for those of you who haven't already heard of it.

Apple TV Plus costs $6.99 monthly in the US, £6.99 monthly in the UK and $9.99 monthly in Australia, with annual passes generally costing the same as 10 months (saving you two months then).

If you want to save money while watching, Apple TV Plus is known for offering plenty of free tasters and demos all the time, and you can use our guide to Apple TV Plus free trials to find them.

Hijack FAQs

• Episode 1 — Wednesday, June 28
• Episode 2 — Wednesday, June 28
• Episode 3 — Wednesday, July 5
• Episode 4 — Wednesday, July 12
• Episode 5 — Wednesday, July 19
• Episode 6 — Wednesday, July 26
• Episode 7 — Wednesday, August 2

How to watch Hijack everywhere else

If you're going to be away from your normal TV setup but still want to watch Hijack, you might run into some problems. Thankfully, you can solve this exact issue with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 

A VPN lets you change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to your favorite shows like Hijack or other content even if you're not there. Our favorite is ExpressVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar.

ExpressVPN is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to watch what you want from anywhere you want to watch it. 

It's straightforward and easy to use, has great security, is available on loads of streaming devices and, best of all, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out 100% risk-free.