Idris Elba's 'Hijack': A No-Frills Throwback Thriller

"Hijack," a new thriller series on Apple TV+, features Idris Elba in a captivating performance but falls short of its potential. The show follows the hijacking of a flight from Dubai to London and the efforts to stop the tragedy from the ground. While Elba shines in his role, the series loses momentum when it shifts focus away from the plane. Despite some tense moments and a strong final chapter, "Hijack" is weighed down by unnecessary subplots and could have benefited from tighter editing. The series premieres on June 28th on Apple TV+.