A 90% Rotten Tomatoes critic score on 69 reviews reflects near-consensus that the real-time pacing and Elba's magnetic lead performance overcame the inherent implausibility of the premise.
Renewal: Renewed for Season 2 in January 2024; Season 2 premiered January 14, 2026 on Apple TV+. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12023 · 7 eps | 28 June 2023 | 8.3 | 90% | 5.2/10 | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 22026 · 8 eps | 14 January 2026 | 7.2 | 74% | n/a | WORTH-IT |
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The premiere establishes the real-time conceit and Elba's Sam Nelson in a single sustained movement - a corporate negotiator trapped in coach when the cockpit is taken. The mechanics of the hijack are revealed slowly and without melodrama.
Full episode review →The finale lands the plane and the season's accumulated tension in a sequence that rewards the real-time structure's payoff. Sam's negotiating skills face their most direct test, and Elba delivers.
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