Hijack is a high-stakes, real-time thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane making its way to London over a seven-hour flight. As authorities on the ground scramble for answers and solutions, Sam Nelson, an accomplished corporate negotiator, finds himself aboard the flight and must use his professional skills to try and save the lives of the passengers. The series unfolds in near real-time, emphasizing the tension and desperation of the situation as the hijackers' true motives remain shrouded in mystery. As the crisis escalates, the narrative shifts between the claustrophobic environment inside the aircraft and the frantic efforts of counter-terrorism units and government officials on the ground. The series explores the complex dynamics between the captors and the captives, while Sam Nelson navigates a dangerous game of psychological manipulation to keep the situation from spiraling into total catastrophe.