Man on Fire is an intense and emotional journey that follows John Creasy, a deeply scarred former mercenary attempting to escape a past filled with blood and violence. In this modern adaptation on Netflix, the story is set on the dangerous streets of Rio de Janeiro rather than Mexico City. Creasy is a man looking for a new start until his efforts at peace are shattered by a series of events that drag him back into a world of conflict. This time, his mission is driven by a need for vengeance and the urgent need to protect a young girl named Poe Rayburn.