Underplayed Gems

Man on Fire (2026)

Man on Fire poster
Directed by
Steven Caple Jr.
Genre
drama television series, action television series, thriller television series, crime television series
Country
United States
Length
1 season, 7 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
7.4 of 10 from 189 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An ex-mercenary in Rio de Janeiro sets out to get revenge. He tracks down people he holds responsible for a personal loss.

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What happens

Man on Fire is an American action thriller television series loosely based on the 1980 novel by A. J. Quinnell. Originally set in Italy/Malta by Quinnell, this series takes place in modern-day Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Kyle Killen is the showrunner and an executive producer of the series, which stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an ex-mercenary out for revenge. The series consists of seven episodes and was released on Netflix on April 30, 2026. It received generally positive reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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