Season 1 Plot
Based on real events, this gripping series directed by Anubhav Sinha (“Article 15”) chronicles the longest hijack in the history of Indian aviation.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Season 1 aired on August 29th, 2024.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Episode 1
On 24th December 1999, flight IC 814 gets hijacked in Kathmandu. Mukul Mohan identifies the voice of one of the hijackers. DRS learns of a key asset.
2. Episode 2
The officials work on procuring the passenger list of IC 814. Meanwhile, the hijackers face obstacles while trying to land the plane.
3. Episode 3
Captain Sharan Dev prepares to navigate a perilous situation. Ram Chandra Yadav warns of a suspicious object on the plane.
4. Episode 4
The plane lands in Kandahar. Aspersions are cast on Captain Sharan, even as he tries to come up with a rescue plan. The negotiating team gets finalized.
5. Episode 5
The hijackers lay out their demands but face a tough negotiator in the form of Mohan. The passengers get increasingly uncomfortable.
6. Episode 6
A week into the hijack, the Crisis Management Group begins to see discord. Will the negotiators succeed — or will the talks reach a stalemate?
