A retired CIA operative is out for revenge in thriller series Man on Fire, based on the popular novel by A. J. Quinnell.
If that title sounds familiar, it’s because the novel has already been adapted into a 1987 movie starring Scott Glenn, and again in 2004, starring Denzel Washington. This time around, the main character is played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, whom you might know from Aquaman, Candyman, or Ambulance.
Turns out, audiences aren’t sick of that enticing premise just yet. Man on Fire is currently the most-watched show on Netflix, with 11 million views this week. It’s also the #1 show in 29 countries. Does that mean a second season is definitely on the way?
Man on Fire Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially renewed the series for more episodes. With viewership numbers so strong, though, it’s probably just a matter of time.
The title isn’t listed as a limited series on the platform. Moreover, when talking to Screenrant, star Abdul-Mateen II said he could see himself playing the character for a long time.
If everything lines up, Man on Fire season 2 could arrive in 2027 or 2028.
Man on Fire Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy
- Billie Boullet as Poe Rayburn
- Scoot McNairy as Henry Tappan
- Alice Braga as Valeria Melo
- Bobby Cannavale as Paul Rayburn
- Paul Ben-Victor as Moncrief
- Thomás Aquino as Prado Soares
What Could Happen in Man on Fire Season 2?
Man on Fire revolves around John Creasy, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier and CIA contractor. He is struggling with PTSD and haunted by a failed mission that killed his entire team.
Creasy is pulled out of isolation by an old friend, Paul Rayburn, for a security job. When a catastrophic bombing kills Rayburn and most of his family, leaving only his daughter Poe alive, Creasy takes it upon himself to protect her. As he hunts those responsible, what starts as a revenge mission becomes a deep dive into a much larger conspiracy.
While action-packed, the series still manages to highlight Creasy’s internal struggle. The seven episodes available lead to an explosive finale that wraps up the main plot, so you don’t have to worry about cliffhangers in that sense. Even so, it also teases that the story is far from over.
Creasy receives an offer to pursue those responsible for killing his team. There’s a good chance a potential Man on Fire season 2 would pick up from there and send the character on a dangerous path to confront past demons.
Are There Other Shows Like Man on Fire?
If you enjoyed Man on Fire, similar series include The Night Agent, Reacher, Bodyguard, The Terminal List, Hijack, and The Night Manager.
