Man on Fire is an action thriller series created by Kyle Killen. Based on A.J. Quinnell‘s 1980 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows John Creasy, a former Special Forces Mercenary struggling with PTSD, as he is given a chance to start fresh by his old commander, but his new life is soon interrupted by a tragedy, sending him on a bloody quest for revenge. Man on Fire stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Billie Boullet, Alice Braga, Scott McNairy, Paul Ben-Victor, and Bobby Cannavale. So, if you loved the explosive action, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Man on Fire, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is a conspiracy action thriller series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on Matthew Quirk’s 2019 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows FBI Agent Peter Sutherland as he is recruited to work in the White House, picking up calls for Night Agents. He soon picks up a call from Rose Larkin, a tech CEO, and finds himself in a massive government conspiracy while also trying to protect the life of Rose, who’s being hunted by ruthless mercenaries. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eva Harlow, and Phoenix Raei.
Bodyguard (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Bodyguard is a British political thriller drama series created by Jed Mercurio. The BBC series is set in London, and it follows David Budd, a British Army war veteran turned police officer struggling with PTSD, as he is put on the security detail of a controversial politician after stopping a terrorist attack. Bodyguard stars Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin, Pippa Haywood, Paul Ready, and Tom Brooke.
Condor (MGM+)
Condor is a conspiracy thriller drama series co-created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson. Based on James Grady’s 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor, the MGM+ series follows idealistic CIA analyst Joe Turner, who must go on the run after he is blamed for the deaths of his colleagues. With lethal mercenaries on his tail, he must unravel a massive conspiracy to prove his innocence. Condor stars Max Irons, Brendan Fraser, William Hurt, Leem Lubany, Angel Bonanni, and Kristen Hager.
Shooter (Prime Video & Tubi)
Shooter is a conspiracy action thriller series developed by John Hlavin. Based on the Bob Lee Swagger novel series by Stephen Hunter, the USA Network series Bob Lee Swagger, a retired United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper who’s tasked with stopping a plot to kill the President, but after he is blamed for the same thing he was brought back to stop, he goes on the run to prove his innocence. Shooter stars Ryan Phillippe, Shantel VanSanten, Omar Epps, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Eddie McClintock, and Josh Stewart.
Strike Back (Buy on Amazon)
Strike Back is a British spy action thriller series created by Andy Harries. Based on Chris Ryan’s 2007 novel of the same name, the Cinemax series follows British Special Forces soldier John Porter, who was kicked out of the force after he spared the life of a young boy linked to terrorists, but he is called back into action to stop an international terrorist plot. Strike Back stars Richard Armitage, Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Michelle Lukes, Daniel MacPherson, Alin Sumarwata, and Warren Brown.
The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List is a conspiracy action thriller series created by David DiGilio. Based on Jack Carr’s 2018 novel of the same name, the Prime Video series follows US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander James Reece as he returns home after his platoon is ambushed and wiped out. When he investigates the deaths of his fallen brothers, he discovers a massive conspiracy that could put everybody he loves in danger. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, and Arlo Mertz.
Jack Ryan (Prime Video)
Jack Ryan is a spy action thriller drama series co-created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Based on Tom Clancy’s characters of the same name, the Prime Video series follows Jack Ryan, a former U.S. Marine turned CIA analyst, as he finds a series of suspicious transactions that lead him to believe that a massive terrorist attack is imminent. Jack Ryan stars John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, John Hoogenakker, and Noomi Rapace.
Deep State (Not Available on Streaming)
Deep State is a British espionage thriller drama series co-created by Simon Maxwell and Matthew Parkhill. The Fox series follows Max Easton, a former MI6 agent who’s recruited back into the field to find the people responsible for his son’s death. He soon discovers a massive conspiracy his son was investigating before his death. Deep State stars Mark Strong, Walton Goggins, Joe Dempsie, Karima Adebibe, Anastasia Griffith, and Alistair Petrie.
The Punisher (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Punisher is a superhero action thriller series created by Steve Lightfoot. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the Netflix series follows Frank Castle, a former Marine, as he goes on a bloody quest for revenge against the people responsible for his family’s death. The Punisher stars Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Daniel Webber, and Paul Schulze.
Vagabond (Netflix)
Vagabond is a South Korean spy action thriller series co-written by Jang Young-chul and Jung Kyung-soon. The SBS TV series follows Cha Dal-gun, a stuntman who loses his nephew in a tragic plane crash. He soon discovers a massive government conspiracy involving the plane crash and teams up with an NIS agent to bring the truth to light. Vagabond stars Lee Seung-gi, Bae Suzy, Shin Sung-rok, Baek Yoon-sik, Moon Sung-keun, and Kim Min-jong.