John Creasy seeks revenge in Netflix's Man on Fire

8 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Apr 30

The seven-episode series, debuting on 30 April, stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the mercenary, with Bobby Cannavale, Billie Boullet, Alice Braga and Scoot McNairy in Brazil-set roles.
After a failed Mexico City operation and a suicide attempt, Creasy is drawn to Rio, where terrorist threats, political intrigue and a family tragedy push him into a conspiracy-fuelled revenge mission.
The review says the A.J. Quinnell adaptation departs sharply from the book and earlier films, favouring a broader team-based thriller that sets up future seasons but lacks depth and distinctiveness.

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