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Season 1 – Man on Fire

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Haunted by his past and hunted by his enemies, a Special Forces veteran fights to keep a teenage girl alive on the deadly streets of Rio de Janeiro.

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Man on Fire — Season 1

Man on Fire — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Man on Fire mostly punches above its weight in a television adaptation that touches on new emotional and action-packed heights, despite its narrative pitfalls, thanks to the devoted and unflinching performance by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

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Amon Warmann Empire Magazine 5d
3/5
Not a patch on the Washington/Scott film, but a decent watch in its own right, with a formidable Yahya Abdul-Mateen II performance at its centre. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 6d
3/4
Man on Fire is a fireball of action and has the production values of a big-budget movie, even if it stays firmly in its action lane. Go to Full Review
Alan Sepinwall What's Alan Watching? (Ghost.io) May 6
Some stories -- many stories, it turns out, based on the number of similarly sluggish streaming dramas of the past decade -- aren't meant to fill this many hours of filmed entertainment. Go to Full Review
Giovanni Lago Next Best Picture 2d
5/10
It scratches the itch well enough, but it pales in comparison to something like "Reacher," a series that "Man on Fire" is clearly trying to emulate both stylistically and demographically. Go to Full Review
Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier 6d
The seven episodes fly by, demanding that you binge but begging you to give each one some time to sink in. They are terrifying, thrilling, mysterious and politically prescient. You don’t want to miss this one. Go to Full Review
Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network May 7
8/10
The best I can say is that Tony Scott and Denzel Washington would be proud of this series, and as a massive fan of the 2004 film, I am hopeful we see this Man on Fire develop into an ongoing series and adapt the multiple sequels to the original novel. Go to Full Review
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Jon T. @jonnybt 1d Entertaining for what it is. But the action sequences make no sense. In episode 7 a man bleeds out but a character runs up to check their pulse while blood is gushing out…😂😂 make it make sense See more Jeff B @RT54874440 1d This is not a remake of either the 2004 film or the 1987 film with the same name. This should have been called something completely different because we all know that there is only one John Creasy and that is Denzel Washington. I hope there is no second season. This starts off well enough with a good first episode, but it gets slow due to a poor script and by the time you get to the final (episode 7), your interest is barely there anymore. Alice Braga Moraes really stands out as the top actor in this series, but she can't undo what was written, unfortunately. C'mon Netflix, do better. See more Santiago D @RT07907518 2d Trying to watch even the first episode is a real struggle. This is just not even close to the 2004 version. The character of Poe is extremely unlikeable. Just another entitled white girl with no morals, depth and zero empathy. I may not be able to finish the whole season. I wouldn't be surprised if AI write this. See more Ian P @Nissan187 2d It's a monotone performance by the lead, and for some reason the whole thing is to protect the girl!!! Laughable reasoning. They want get her because she was a witness???? Give me a break the whole neighborhood seen the event but they single out this one person..... Not a good show See more Alex M @RT19353305 3d Decent action sequences and a cool spin on the original story while keeping the core intact. The setting and soundtrack worked well, but this easily could’ve been 4 episodes shorter. Poe was painfully annoying. every episode felt like her making predictable decisions that put everyone in danger. Still, not a bad watch with the parents if you’re struggling to pick something. See more AKALEGND T @RT29158029 3d This show was so good that I made an account just to leave a review. I genuinely enjoyed every moment of it and really hope it continues to gain the recognition and support it deserves so we can get more seasons in the future. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2026 One Sidelined by PTSD, Special Forces veteran John Creasy gets a second chance when an old friend hires him to investigate a terrorist plot in Brazil. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Two As they face relentless attacks from all sides, Creasy tries to help Poe reclaim her memories and discovers no one can really be trusted. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Three Creasy leverages Tiago to gain access to Osmar's hideout; Poe befriends a sensitive teen enlisted to protect her from the dangers of the favela. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Four The favela goes on high alert when enemies arrive with an agenda; Creasy races against time to extract information in a high-stakes hostage situation. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Five With a new adversary on his trail, Creasy hatches a plan to get Poe and the others out of the country; Vico offers Livro a chance at a fresh start. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Six Creasy stages a daring prison heist to secure an important target; Melo takes the wheel for a dangerous rescue mission. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Seven Cornered and exposed, Creasy sets a trap to lure his enemies into the flames, even if it means he burns alongside them. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Episode 108 Haunted by his past and hunted by his enemies, a Special Forces veteran fights to keep a teenage girl alive on the deadly streets of Rio de Janeiro. Details

Season Info

Director
Steven Caple
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2026