to kidnapGeorge Kay and Jim Field Smith's Apple TV thriller series has been renewed for a second season. The streaming platform confirmed in a press release issued on Wednesday, January 31, that the Idris Elba starring title has been renewed for another show and will soon be available on the platform.
This news comes approximately six months after the first season finale, which aired in August 2023. This significant delay in announcing the renewal was due to the Hollywood strikes that were ongoing in 2023. to kidnap Star Idris Elba has confirmed that he will return for season two.
Apple TV announced the second season of the series to kidnap
Apple TV+ Europe creative director, Jay Hunt, commented on the series renewal, saying:
“Global audiences were in awe watching Idris’ electrifying performance in Hijack, and we are thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally captivating second season.”
The show's star and executive producer, Idris Elba himself, added,
“I've been blown away by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1. It's top secret what new situation is unfolding for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring back the high octane!”
Season 2 will be executive produced by Idris Elba, along with Jamie Lorenson, Hakan Kusetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films. Show creators Kay and Field Smith will also join as executive producers through their production company, Idiotlamp Productions.
on to kidnap Season 1
Shortly after its debut in August 2023, the Apple TV thriller series rose in the rankings to become one of the top dramas on the streaming platform. The series has received acclaim from critics and fans alike. It also managed to receive a New Critics Certified rating on Rotten Tomatoes and land on the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list.
When the series debuted in August 2023, co-creator Jim Field Smith dropped a hint about a possible second season, saying:
“Oh, never say anything, ever.”
However, he acknowledged the challenge the creative team will have to face, which is finding a way to bring back Sam Nelson. Smith said,
“I think Sam as a character is really compelling, and I think the way Idris portrays him is really compelling, and I think it will always be interesting to see how he would react in other situations of course.”
Elba shared Smith's point of view:
“I'll be honest here. I'd like to see Sam back, but I don't want to see someone else.” to kidnap. He must be smart, and we can see him making decisions that would otherwise be impossible. I think this will be fun for the audience, but it has to be the right setting. So who knows? “If the public really wants it, it will happen.”
The first season of to kidnap The film follows Sam Nelson, a business negotiator, who finds himself stranded on a hijacked plane on a seven-hour flight to London. Using his negotiation skills, along with help from a counter-terrorism officer on the ground, Nelson attempts to defuse the situation and rescue the other passengers.
The first season also starred Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams, Max Beesley, and Ben Miles.
As of now, Apple TV has revealed very little about the upcoming season, but fans can rest assured that Idris Elba will return to replace Sam Nelson.
