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Man on Fire Draws Over 60 Million Hours Viewed on Netflix

Early viewing outpaces mixed reviews.

Overview

  • ComicBook.com reports the series has logged more than 60 million hours viewed worldwide, with about 11 million views in its first four days.
  • Critic and audience scores sit near the low 60s, with many praising Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II’s performance and calling the script thin in places.
  • Netflix’s show reimagines A. J. Quinnell’s 1980 novel, changing parts of John Creasy’s backstory while keeping the action‑thriller focus.
  • Industry analysis notes four more Quinnell novels could supply future seasons, though Netflix has not announced a renewal.
  • Abdul‑Mateen told Netflix’s Tudum he wants future episodes to show glimpses of Creasy before the life‑changing incident.