All seven episodes of Netflix's series adaptation of 'Man on Fire' are now available for streaming.
The show follows bodyguard John Creasy as he protects a teenager, Poe Rayburn, after her family is killed in a terrorist bombing in Brazil. The plot involves political corruption in Brazil and links to the United States. Creasy struggles with PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and alcoholism due to his past in military and CIA black ops.
The series is the third adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's 1980 novel, following a 1987 film and the 2004 film directed by Tony Scott. Showrunner Kyle Killen has made changes to the story, characters, and setting to distinguish it from previous versions.
The show features action sequences, including an airplane chase directed by Steven Caple Jr. A community of favela residents in Rio assists Creasy and Poe, providing a safe haven.
The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy and Billie Boullet as Poe Rayburn. Alice Braga plays Valeria, a driver who introduces Creasy to the favela community.
"A community of favela residents in Rio assists Creasy and Poe, providing a safe haven."