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Home > TV Shows > TV Features > Is Apple TV Plus’s ‘Hijack’ Thriller Based on a True Story?

Is Apple TV Plus’s ‘Hijack’ Thriller Based on a True Story?

Hijack
Swapna Chowdhuryby Swapna Chowdhury
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 02:05 IST

The TV series Hijack was released in 2023 on Apple TV +. It is a thriller series that revolves around a plane hijack. Jim Field Smith and George Kay made it. Flight no. KA29 gets hijacked during its flight from Dubai to London. Is Hijack really a real story?

The story includes a professional corporate negotiator, Sam Nelson, who tries to save everyone through his skills. The gripping storyline makes the audience question whether the tv series is based on actual-life incidents.  

Hijack on Apple TV: Just Another 35000 Feet Drama?

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  • The Truth:
  • Is Flight KA29 Real? 
  • Conclusion: 

The Truth:

The fact that Hijack (2023) is not based on actual incidents spellbound the audience. To think that such a unique yet realistic story can be created is quite astonishing. The series’ primary purpose was to create an impactful and memorable show.

But the concept developed by Jim Field Smith and George Kay and the exceptional acting by Idris Elba sank deep into the mind of the viewers. The main focus of the series was to show how a person like Sam Nelson handles such a miserable situation. The goal was to make the viewers question their choices if they were in that situation. 

Jim Field Smith and George Kay’s creative approach to thriller and innovative creation led the audience to question the originality of the show. They wanted to create a Hijack based tv series that was distinct from the other typical hijack or hostage movies.

The imperfections and the role of an everyday negotiator made the series more realistic. Another element that puzzles the audiences between virtual and actual reality is that the flight time between Dubai and London coincides with the series’ runtimemall feature, adding immense intensity to the show. 

The fantastic approach to depicting the steps of hijacking adds authenticity to the series. The more realistic approach towards making the series makes Hijack different from others. This show creates a heightened realism by demonstrating the fears, angst, and intricate dynamics among the crew and passengers. 

Is Flight KA29 Real? 

The KA in KA29 represents ‘Kingdom Airlines.’ There is no such Airline named Kingdom Airlines in the real world, and it never existed, which concludes that Flight KA29 is not a real airplane. It’s a fictional name given to a fictional story. Although fictional, the flight and the imaginary passenger do not fail to add tremendous depth to the realistic situation. 

The series also beautifully depicts the pain and fear of other passengers in terrible mental conditions due to the life-threatening Hijack. 

Conclusion: 

Hijack (2023) perfectly represents a hijacked flight’s intense and thrilling narrative. But it is important to note that the series is fictional and not based on an actual incident.

Created by Jim Field Smith and George Kay, this series impacts the viewers and leaves them at the boundaries of real and unreal.

This show challenges audiences’ perceptions and immerses them in a strong storyline. The perfect depiction of Hijack and counter-terrorism adds to the authenticity of the series. Hijack may not be based on an actual life incident, but it captivates audiences with its realistic idea of a hijacking situation. 

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Swapna Chowdhury

Swapna Chowdhury

She is a writer from the City of Joy, where some great poets and novelists have emerged. Her main motive is to learn new impressions so that she can incorporate them into her compositions. She likes to put forward authentic and appropriate inputs about shows, movies or celebrities is the main intention in her writings. 

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