Series Premiere, The Hijacking of Flight 601, April 10, 2024, Netflix

Netflix has announced the global premiere date for a new Colombian historical drama thriller series called The Hijacking of Flight 601 (Secuestro al vuelo 601). Inspired by a real-life event, the show revolves around the hijacking of a Colombian airliner on May 30, 1973, which is considered the longest aerial hijacking in Latin American history.

The plot centers on two armed revolutionaries who hijack Flight 601 and demand the release of 50 political prisoners from the Colombian government. They also insist on being paid a large sum of money as ransom. When negotiations fail to materialize, the hijackers begin shooting passengers at regular intervals while forcing the plane to fly across Latin America.

Amidst this terrifying ordeal, the captain and two brave flight attendants work diligently to outsmart the hijackers and engage with local officials. Determined to protect their passengers, they find themselves in a high-stakes battle for survival.

The Hijacking of Flight 601 will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 10, exclusively on Netflix.

Starring Mónica Lopera as Edie, Enrique Carriazo as Mustafá, Marcela Benjumea as Machola, Carlos Manuel Vesga as Marulanda, Christian Tappan as Capitán Lucena, Ángela Cano as Bárbara, Johan Rivera as Lequerica, Ilenia Antonini as Marisol and Alían Emmanuel Devatac as El Toro Solano.

Produced by Miracol Media (known for To End a War), The Hijacking of Flight 601 is helmed by showrunners Camilo Prince and Pablo González. They are supported by writers Miguel Fajardo and Verónica Triana. Pedro Dávila, Natalia Echeverri, and Oscar Botía serve as Executive Producers, ensuring the highest quality storytelling.

Be prepared to embark on a gripping journey when The Hijacking of Flight 601 takes off on Netflix.