The second season follows a takeover of a Berlin train, with commuters trapped as authorities race to prevent loss of life. Sam Nelson, played by Idris Elba, is again placed in the center of events as the hostage situation develops. Apple TV+ promoted the season Tuesday with the line, “On this train, everyone’s a suspect.”
Apple said the series is produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash serve as executive producers for 60Forty Films. George Kay and Jim Field Smith serve as executive producers for Idiotlamp Productions, and Field Smith is lead director.
The season brings back Elba, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi. Elba received an Emmy nomination for his work in the first season.
New cast members include Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams and Christiane Paul.
Season two begins streaming Jan. 14 on Apple TV+.
