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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

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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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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 9h
Watching Abdul-Mateen in Man on Fire only reinforced what so many other streaming action shows are missing: a lead with gravitas. Go to Full Review
Amon Warmann Empire Magazine May 9
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 May 7
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
Giovanni Lago Next Best Picture May 12
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 May 8
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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DavinteDigital T @RT30869458 2d BOA AÇÃO, MAS ROTEIRO FRAGIL E DIREÇÃO FRACA. A série e boa em ação, mas erra muito no roteiro.. Coisas absurdas como cresse andar pelas ruas como se soubesse os caminhos do Rio. Crease falando em espanhol com um brasileiro, ao invés de usar um Google ou pedir a Cia um tradutor via telefone. A sequência da menina sendo encontrada na favela, como se a favela fosse assim tão curta.. O roteiro e um apanhado de erros que toram a imersão da trama.. O elenco no final atua apenas medio tom.. Não vão mal mas o roteiro atrasa o talento.. Tem de melhorar muito na season 2.. See more Nick S. @fatdadfit 3d Fast paced, engaging, and entertaining. I was a big fan of the original release of Man on Fire with Denzel Washington so the nostalgia was strong with this one. The names were the same, the background was similar, but the story and the faces were all changed and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed watching a much younger get John Creasy’s adventures in TV show format and the show hooked me from start to finish. It was one of those shows that was difficult to not at least start the next episode once it was begun. Albeit, some of the circumstances in the show were a little unbelievable at times, it was dramatized enough to be thoroughly entertaining throughout. The characters were enjoyable to watch easy to root for. Definitely worth a watch! See more Rottie P. @EPRpack 4d I enjoyed the series. If you are expecting Denzel Washington good, right GL with that but if you take it for what it is, a Netflix streaming TV series and don’t expect a lot of twists in the plot/storyline. It was decent See more Jarrett G. @RT05347390 5d Fantastic. Had great story building and character arcs. Nearly all of the storylines came full circle. Super pleased and expecting a second season. EH HEM NETFLIX. See more Calvin C. @cineaste.cal 5d Entertaining a great watch See more David C @Davec26 5d Despite other reviews I have to disagree that the acting was good.... it would be if it was compared to pinocchio or the muppets but not by much. The action sequences are formulaic and may as well have bright neon arrows pointing to the set ups before the usual pyrotechnics. As for the script, let's just say AI has nothing to worry about as it could not be any more stilted or maybe it was the acting but probably both... save some time in your life and give this pile of dross a miss. 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