It's what a hijacking might feel like if you damn near tranquilize yourself to death.
What it's about
Inspired by true events, a Brazilian plane is hijacked by two men. It is up to the crew members aboard and the negotiators on-ground to save this plane.
The take
The show creates anxiety in many different ways: in what's to come, in blatant foreshadowing, and in awkward character dynamics. Alongside this constant tension, it provides humorous release in unexpected places, functioning like a pill before a flight. It gets so much mileage out of seemingly so little—namely the push and pull of the negotiation storyline, as well as the push and pull of the dynamic pool of bumbling and brave archetypes we have on this flight. At its best, it has the potential to be the most intense thing in the world; and at worst, you develop a phobia.
What stands out
That lady who slept through the whole thing had all the luck in the world.
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