IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a riveting 2024 thriller series on Netflix, directed by Anubhav Sinha. Based on real events, the show chronicles the longest hijacking in the history of Indian aviation. With an all-star cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, and Vijay Varma, the series delves into the intense negotiations and dramatic events surrounding the hijacking of Flight IC-814.

Show Details

Title: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Release Year: 2024

Maturity Rating: TV-MA

Season: 1 Season

Genre: Thriller

Synopsis: When IC 814 gets hijacked on its way to Delhi, hundreds of lives are at stake as the country faces its longest and most alarming aviation crisis.

Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma

Creators: Anubhav Sinha, Trishant Shrivastava

Episode Details

Episode 1: The Hijacking

Length: 39 minutes

Description: On December 24, 1999, Flight IC 814 is hijacked in Kathmandu. Mukul Mohan identifies the voice of one of the hijackers, and DRS learns of a key asset.

Episode 2: The Obstacle

Length: 39 minutes

Description: Officials work on procuring the passenger list of IC 814 while the hijackers face obstacles trying to land the plane.

Episode 3: The Suspicion

Length: 35 minutes

Description: Captain Sharan Dev prepares to navigate a perilous situation, and Ram Chandra Yadav warns of a suspicious object on the plane.

Episode 4: The Landing

Length: 46 minutes

Description: The plane lands in Kandahar. Aspersions are cast on Captain Sharan as he tries to devise a rescue plan and the negotiating team is finalized.

Episode 5: The Demands

Length: 42 minutes

Description: The hijackers lay out their demands but face a tough negotiator in Mohan. The passengers become increasingly uncomfortable.

Episode 6: The Stalemate

Length: 28 minutes

Description: A week into the hijack, the Crisis Management Group experiences discord. Will the negotiators succeed or will the talks reach a stalemate?

How to Watch

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