US EditionNetflix Reboots ‘Man on Fire’ With a Thrilling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Performance: TV Review
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as a damaged ex-CIA operative seeking revenge after a failed operation.
- Premiering Thursday on Netflix, Man on Fire stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen as John Creasy, a damaged CIA operative tasked with protecting a teenager in Rio de Janeiro.
- Adapted from A. J. Quinnell's 1980 novel, the series follows previous versions starring Scott Glenn in 1987 and Denzel Washington in 2004, though the plot offers a new story.
- Creasy finds himself protecting Poe Rayburn, the teenage daughter of former colleague Paul Rayburn, after a security operation in Brazil descends into conspiracy involving local favelas.
- Critics note Abdul-Mateen delivers a powerhouse performance, though reviewers call the series 'solid action entertainment' that lacks the emotional depth of earlier adaptations.
- The series is designed to appeal to fans of genre hits like The Night Agent, setting itself up for potential future seasons despite relying on familiar set pieces.
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‘Man on Fire’ Review: Yahya Abdul-Mateen’s Netflix Series Never Sparks
In a very loose adaptation of A.J. Quinnell's 46-year-old novel (and a cherry-picked remake of Tony Scott's 22-year-old film), the new Netflix series follows a depressed ex-mercenary who finds renewed purpose in protecting an orphaned girl.
Netflix Reboots ‘Man on Fire’ With a Thrilling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Performance: TV Review
Netflix’s latest action thriller, “Man on Fire” — based on A. J. Quinnell’s acclaimed 1980 novel and adapted to television by Kyle Killen — brings the infamous John Creasy to the small screen. Though the story was first adapted as a 1987 film with Scott Glenn in the leading role, most fans will…
‘Man on Fire’ Review: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Makes Friends and Tortures Enemies in Netflix’s Uninspired Revenge Thriller
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II steps in for Denzel Washington as a mercenary out for revenge in Kyle Killen's seven-hour 'Man on Fire' adaptation for Netflix.
Review: In 'Man on Fire,' a new Creasy, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, capably takes the helm
The latest adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's novel of the same name is a meat-and-potatoes action series led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a damaged security operative.
15 Shows to Watch Netflix's After 'Man on Fire'
From covert revenge missions to the relentless pursuit of justice, these series capture the same pulse-pounding energy and emotional complexity that define Man on Fire. With protagonists who often carry deep wounds and unwavering determination, each show peels back the layers of what it means to fight for something, or someone, against impossible odds. The stories unfold across gritty cityscapes, secretive government halls, and crime-ridden unde…
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