The 2026 series adaptation of A.J. Quinnell’s Man on Fire hooked action fans by leaning into an iconic action archetype: a broken, haunted combat veteran finding a path to redemption by putting his lethal skill set on the line to protect an innocent target.Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s turn as John Creasy brings visceral, close-quarters tactical combat, sun-baked Rio de Janeiro underworld tension, and raw emotional stakes.
If you binged the series and need more high-adrenaline thrillers featuring elite operators, relentless bodyguard missions, revenge crusades, and deep criminal conspiracies, here are 7 of the best shows streaming on Netflix in India with official Hindi audio tracks.
7 High-Octane Action & Protector Thriller Series Like ‘Man on Fire’ on Netflix (Hindi Dubbed)
1. Bodyguard
- Format: Limited Series (6 Episodes)
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 9.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
David Budd (Richard Madden), a traumatized Afghanistan war veteran suffering from volatile PTSD, is assigned as Principal Protection Officer to the ambitious, controversial Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), whose political agenda represents everything he fought against.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
Bodyguard is the pinnacle of the modern protection thriller. The opening 20-minute train sequence is a masterclass in heart-stopping suspense, and the dynamic between a psychologically wounded soldier and his high-profile charge directly mirrors John Creasy’s battle between professional duty and personal demons.
2. Mercy for None (Plaza Wars)
- Format: 1 Season (8 Episodes)
- Audio: Korean (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 9/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Gijun (So Ji-sub), a legendary underworld enforcer who severed his own Achilles tendon to leave his gang, is dragged back into Seoul’s criminal underworld when his younger brother is mysteriously assassinated.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
Like Man on Fire, this is a dark, uncompromising revenge odyssey fueled by grief and lethal close-quarters combat. The hand-to-hand fight choreography is grounded, brutal, and kinetic, emphasizing the physical cost of violence on an aging, battle-worn fighter.
3. The Night Agent
- Format: 2 Seasons (Ongoing)
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 8.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) works in the basement of the White House monitoring an emergency hotline phone that never rings—until a panicked young tech CEO named Rose calls after assassins murder her aunt and uncle. Peter goes rogue to keep Rose alive while uncovering a mole operating at the highest levels of the US government.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
It delivers that classic protector dynamic: an underdog operative escorting a key witness across urban safe houses while dodging professional hit squads. The pacing is relentless, serving up crisp gunplay, sharp vehicular chases, and non-stop paranoia.
4. My Name
- Format: Limited Series (8 Episodes)
- Audio: Korean (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 8.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Following the brutal execution of her father on her seventeenth birthday, Yoon Ji-woo places her trust in a ruthless cartel kingpin. After undergoing punishing combat training, she infiltrates the police department’s narcotics unit as an undercover mole to track down her father’s true killer.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
Han So-hee delivers a punishing, physically demanding performance anchored in sheer determination and rage. The knife fights, warehouse ambushes, and gritty noir aesthetic make it a standout for fans of hard-hitting revenge cinema.
5. The Brothers Sun
- Format: 1 Season (8 Episodes)
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 8/10
The Narrative Parallel:
When the head of a powerful Taipei triad is gunned down by an assassin, his eldest son, legendary hitman Charles “Chairleg” Sun, flies to Los Angeles to protect his sheltered younger brother and fiercely protective mother (Michelle Yeoh) from rival factions.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
While it balances its story with dark family comedy and culinary flair, the fight scenes—choreographed by the team behind John Wick—are some of the most inventive and crisp hand-to-hand brawls on television. Charles Sun’s duty as a lethal elder brother echoes Creasy’s protective instincts.
6. Hit & Run
- Format: 1 Season (9 Episodes)
- Audio: Multilingual (Hebrew/English), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 8/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Segev Azulay (Lior Raz of Fauda fame), a former Special Forces soldier working as a tour guide in Tel Aviv, has his world shattered when his American wife is killed in an apparent hit-and-run accident. Realizing the drivers were professional assassins, Segev tracks the conspirators to New York, discovering his wife was living a dangerous double life.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
Lior Raz brings the exact same rugged, unstoppable juggernaut energy to the screen as John Creasy. The action is gritty, realistic, and unpolished, moving between international intelligence agencies and street-level brawls.
7. The Recruit (Replaces The Madness)
- Format: 2 Seasons (Ongoing)
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Man on Fire Fans: 7.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a fresh-out-of-law-school rookie attorney at the CIA, is assigned to sift through graymail letters threatening exposure. He quickly gets entangled with Max Meladze, a former asset imprisoned for murder who threatens to reveal agency secrets unless they exonerate her.
Why Fans of Man on Fire Will Love It:
If you enjoyed the high-level intelligence agency maneuvers and cartel intersections in Man on Fire, The Recruit offers a fast-paced, witty look at how dangerous asset-handling missions become when field politics spiral out of control.
How to Prioritize Your Watchlist
- For elite bodyguard-protocol tension and tactical stakes: Start with Bodyguard.
- For visceral, no-holds-barred close-quarters combat: Queue up Mercy for None.
- For a relentless runaway-protection conspiracy: Watch The Night Agent.
