Man on Fire
Created by Kyle Killen
On Netflix
A dark, high-stakes action thriller centered on a traumatized veteran's redemptive mission to protect a vulnerable girl in a hostile urban environment.
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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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Man on Fire violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is Man on Fire easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Man on Fire sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Man on Fire scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Man on Fire leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Man on Fire, and what each one shares →
Like Man on Fire
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Man on Fire
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Man on Fire, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Man on Fire, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Man on Fire, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
