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Netflix's “Man on Fire” Tops 46 Countries, Needs Viewership

5/3/2026

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Netflix’s U.S. service released the seven-episode series “Man on Fire,” which topped charts in 22 territories on day 1 and 46 countries on day 2.
Rotten Tomatoes reported a 74% audience score, a 55% critic rating, and 20 reviews.
Critics praised Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (actor)’s nuanced PTSD portrayal, saying it exceeds the depth of the 2004 Denzel Washington film.
Creators said a second season depends on viewership after the CIA-director cliffhanger.

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Netflix’s U.S. service released the seven-episode series “Man on Fire,” which topped charts in 22 territories on day 1 and 46 countries on day 2.
Rotten Tomatoes reported a 74% audience score, a 55% critic rating, and 20 reviews.
Critics praised Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (actor)’s nuanced PTSD portrayal, saying it exceeds the depth of the 2004 Denzel Washington film.
Creators said a second season depends on viewership after the CIA-director cliffhanger.