Man on Fire review: Netflix adaptation can't keep up the heat

Roger Ebert·Apr 30

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A Netflix series adaptation of Man on Fire, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, has been released. Reviews of the show are mixed, with some praising Abdul-Mateen II's performance, while others find the adaptation lacking compared to the original. The series appears to be available to stream, but opinions on its quality vary.

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