Searxng/Man on Fire Netflix tv TV Tormented ex-mercenary John Creasy seeks vengeance in Rio. A new Netflix thriller based on the iconic novels. Premieres April 30. April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - The trailer for Netflix's new thriller series Man on Fire has been released, featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a tormented former special forces mercenary. The series is set to premiere on April 30. John Creasy is portrayed as a man struggling with severe PTSD after serving three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.