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What to Watch After Hijack
From Sky‑High Standoffs to Ground‑Level Thrills: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Hijack Fans
When the cabin pressure rises and every second counts, viewers crave stories that turn ordinary travel into a battlefield of wits. Enter four standout picks that echo the pulse‑pounding drama of Hijack: the freshly released Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, the crowd‑loving Slow Horses, the negotiation‑centric Ransom, and the timeless cat‑and‑mouse thriller The Day of the Jackal. Each title brings a distinct flavor—recent tragedy, sharp humor, procedural tension, and classic intrigue—yet all share the relentless stakes and psychological games that make hijacking narratives so compelling.
Together they form a curated spectrum: Lockerbie offers a modern, true‑crime lens on disaster; Slow Horses injects levity without sacrificing suspense; Ransom hones in on the negotiator’s craft that fans of Hijack will recognize; and The Day of the Jackal rounds out the set with a masterclass in assassin‑versus‑intelligence cat‑and‑mouse. Whether you’re after fresh drama, fan‑favorite wit, procedural depth, or an unmissable thriller, this quartet guarantees a nonstop ride through tension, strategy, and high‑octane storytelling.
Why these shows are similar to Hijack
Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take them down...as the stakes grow higher by the second.
These recommendations branch out from Hijack with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
TV • 2025
drama
Why Watch Next
This recent miniseries captures the high‑stakes, terror‑driven drama of a hijacked flight, swapping the sky for a historic disaster that still haunts viewers, making it a timely companion for fans of edge‑of‑your‑seat suspense.
Overview
Dr. Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on December 21, 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever sullied.
Slow Horses
TV • 2022
crime • drama • comedy
Why Watch Next
Slow Horses blends razor‑sharp espionage intrigue with darkly comic characters, offering a crowd‑pleasing mix that will delight those who loved Hijack’s tense negotiations but crave a more irreverent, audience‑friendly tone.
Overview
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
Ransom
TV • 2017
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Ransom zeroes in on the art of crisis bargaining, mirroring Hijack’s core premise of a negotiator under pressure, while expanding the scope to global kidnappings that keep viewers glued to every tactical move.
Overview
Eric Beaumont's crisis negotiator team is brought in to save lives and resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases when no one else can.
The Day of the Jackal
TV • 2024
drama • action_adventure • mystery
Why Watch Next
The Day of the Jackal delivers relentless cat‑and‑mouse action and sophisticated plotting, a classic‑style thriller that satisfies the same appetite for high‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse chases that Hijack fans adore.
Overview
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Hijack
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Hijack.
Luther
TV • 2010
Why It’s Relevant
Luther delivers the same tense, high‑stakes crime thriller vibe as Hijack, with Idris Elba leading a gritty investigation into dangerous criminals.
Knuckles
TV • 2024
Why It’s Relevant
Knuckles offers a fast‑paced, action‑filled experience that mirrors Hijack’s adrenaline rush while showcasing Elba’s versatility in a more adventurous, family‑friendly setting.
Turn Up Charlie
TV • 2019
Why It’s Relevant
Turn Up Charlie provides a lighter, comedic contrast to Hijack, yet still features Elba in a prominent role, highlighting his range beyond intense thrillers.
