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IndieWire’s review argues that Hijack Season 2 on Apple TV never quite lives up to its premise: Idris Elba’s magnetism can’t compensate for a Die Hard–style setup that feels overlong and underdelivered, with a subway-set thriller that meanders across multiple subplots and delivers dwindling suspense by the final episodes.
Hijack Season 2 shifts the action to a Berlin-bound train and Idris Elba’s Sam Nelson but bottlenecks its suspense with a heavier, past-present structure and too many peripheral players. While the cast delivers solid performances and the show engages with themes like surveillance and revenge, the narrative loses the single-minded propulsion of Season 1, making the season feel jumbled, less taut, and less satisfying overall.
This week’s must-see slate spans Hijack Series 2 on Apple TV+, Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery on Netflix, Industry Season 4 on BBC, Tell Me Lies Season 3 on Disney+, Matlock on Sky Witness, The Traitors Season 4 on BBC, and The Ring on Channel 4 streaming.
British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a severe car crash in Nigeria, narrowly escaping with injuries, while the UK celebrates New Year Honours including Idris Elba's knighthood and achievements of England's Lionesses. The news also covers political debates over activist Alaa Abd El Fattah's return to the UK, rising ethno-nationalism, and changes in exam policies due to cheating concerns.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and other notable figures were recognized in Britain's 2026 New Year Honours for their contributions to society, with Elba receiving a knighthood for anti-knife crime campaigning and Torvill and Dean being honored for their Olympic achievements, among others in arts, sports, and community service.
Idris Elba was knighted as Sir Idris Elba for his services to young people through his charity work, while Cynthia Erivo received an MBE for her contributions to music and drama, both being honored in the UK Honours List alongside other notable figures for their achievements and community service.
Britons including Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a 102-year-old judo instructor, were honored in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list for their contributions to public life, arts, and community service, with awards ranging from knighthoods to MBEs.
Idris Elba was knighted for his charity work, and Sarina Wiegman was made an honorary dame following England women's football success. The 2026 New Year Honours also recognized figures from sports, entertainment, politics, and community service, including Olympic athletes, actors, musicians, and campaigners, with a total of 1,157 recipients.
Idris Elba is returning as Luther in a new Netflix movie, continuing the dark detective story, with Ruth Wilson reprising her role as Alice Morgan, and the film will explore a series of brutal murders in London. Shooting is set to begin in February.
In 'A House Of Dynamite,' Idris Elba's President faces a nuclear crisis and the film ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers to ponder whether he retaliates, emphasizing the ongoing global threat of nuclear weapons and encouraging public discourse on nuclear proliferation.
Idris Elba discusses his role as the U.S. President in 'A House of Dynamite' and humorously mentions Morgan Freeman's previous reluctance to play politicians, highlighting his own experience in such roles.
The trailer for Kathryn Bigelow's political thriller 'A House of Dynamite' features Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson as they confront a nuclear attack on Chicago, premiering at the Venice Film Festival and set for release in October on limited theaters and Netflix.
Kathryn Bigelow's first film in nearly a decade, 'A House of Dynamite,' a nuclear war thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba, has generated excitement at the Venice Film Festival.
Idris Elba's portrayal of the U.S. President in Kathryn Bigelow's nuclear war thriller 'A House of Dynamite' received an 11-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting its powerful reception and the film's intense political themes.
Prime Video's 'Heads of State' is an explosive action-comedy featuring Idris Elba and John Cena as world leaders caught in a global conspiracy, delivering high-energy sequences and humorous chemistry, perfect for viewers seeking light, entertaining fare.