World on Fire
Created by Peter Bowker
On BBC One
A serialized, character-driven WWII drama that follows ordinary civilians and soldiers across multiple nations as they navigate the personal devastation wrought by global conflict.
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
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Where to watch
- StreamWETA+, Thirteen, PBS Masterpiece, PBS
- AdsKQED
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is World on Fire sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does World on Fire leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is World on Fire violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is World on Fire easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is World on Fire scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% 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.
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
Like World on Fire
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as World on Fire
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like World on Fire, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like World on Fire, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like World on Fire, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
