World on Fire
World on Fire, starring Jonah Hauer King, Lesley Manville, and an ensemble cast, is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping, and resonant World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in multiple countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.
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Episode 5
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms.
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms.
Episode 4
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.
Episode 3
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
Episode 2
Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door.
Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door.
Episode 1
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household.
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household.
Episode 6
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.
Episode 7
Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last?
Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last?
Episode 6
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down.
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down.
Episode 5
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked heavily against them. Will they survive?
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked heavily against them. Will they survive?
Episode 4
Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain, while Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.
Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain, while Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.
Episode 3
Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
Episode 2
A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
Episode 1
When war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?
When war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?
Episode 5
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms.
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms.
Episode 4
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.
Episode 3
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
Episode 2
Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door.
Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door.
Episode 1
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household.
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household.
Episode 6
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.
Episode 7
Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last?
Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last?
Episode 6
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down.
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down.
Episode 5
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked heavily against them. Will they survive?
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked heavily against them. Will they survive?
Episode 4
Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain, while Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.
Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain, while Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.
Episode 3
Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
Episode 2
A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
Episode 1
When war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?
When war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?
The Cast's Favorite Wartime Songs
Julia Brown, Jonah Hauer-King, Brian J. Smith and more share their personal favorite World War II era tunes!
Julia Brown, Jonah Hauer-King, Brian J. Smith and more share their personal favorite World War II era tunes!
Scene
Harry tries to make Lois an offer before he leaves for his next (and possibly fatal) assignment.
Harry tries to make Lois an offer before he leaves for his next (and possibly fatal) assignment.
Scene
While Harry (Jonah Hauer-King) is fighting in the desert, Kasia (Zofia Wichlacz) is safe in the home of Harry's mother, but is she where she wants to be?
While Harry (Jonah Hauer-King) is fighting in the desert, Kasia (Zofia Wichlacz) is safe in the home of Harry's mother, but is she where she wants to be?
Season 2 New Characters
World on Fire actors Mark Bonnar (Sir James), Gregg Sulkin (David), Ahad Raza Mir (Rajib) and Miriam Schiweck (Marga) introduce you to their characters.
World on Fire actors Mark Bonnar (Sir James), Gregg Sulkin (David), Ahad Raza Mir (Rajib) and Miriam Schiweck (Marga) introduce you to their characters.
Where We Left Off
Jonah Hauer-King, Lesley Manville, Zofia Wichlacz and more give a refresher of the major events in Season 1.
Jonah Hauer-King, Lesley Manville, Zofia Wichlacz and more give a refresher of the major events in Season 1.
Ahad Raza Mir Interview: Rajib's Fight & Faith
"He's not scared to kind of put himself on the line, not just for his men, but for the mission to be completed." Ahad Raza Mir shares his insights on what motivates his character, Rajib.
"He's not scared to kind of put himself on the line, not just for his men, but for the mission to be completed." Ahad Raza Mir shares his insights on what motivates his character, Rajib.
Episode 6 Scene
The time has come for David to escape. But will Henriette change her mind about leaving with him, or is this truly goodbye?
The time has come for David to escape. But will Henriette change her mind about leaving with him, or is this truly goodbye?
Resistance Romance: David and Henriette
"I think what David learns from Henriette is that goodness wins." Gregg Sulkin and Eugénie Derouand discuss David and Henriette's whirlwind romance.
"I think what David learns from Henriette is that goodness wins." Gregg Sulkin and Eugénie Derouand discuss David and Henriette's whirlwind romance.
Women of World on Fire
"We dig deeper into female roles in the war effort and just how important they were." The cast and director Meenu Gaur discuss the women of the series and the real history that inspired their stories.
"We dig deeper into female roles in the war effort and just how important they were." The cast and director Meenu Gaur discuss the women of the series and the real history that inspired their stories.
Home Front Romance: Robina and Sir James
Mark Bonnar and Lesley Manville discuss the budding romance between their characters, Sir James and Robina, in Season 2.
Mark Bonnar and Lesley Manville discuss the budding romance between their characters, Sir James and Robina, in Season 2.
Scene Breakdown with Gregg Sulkin
Gregg Sulkin breaks down how they filmed his flight scenes, plus the research he did beforehand — including a popular '80s film that he watched for inspiration!
Gregg Sulkin breaks down how they filmed his flight scenes, plus the research he did beforehand — including a popular '80s film that he watched for inspiration!
Episode 4 Scene
Kasia anxiously receives her first assignment as an agent, as well as a warning from Sir James to be extra careful not to reveal anything to Robina.
Kasia anxiously receives her first assignment as an agent, as well as a warning from Sir James to be extra careful not to reveal anything to Robina.
Love and War: Lois, Harry, and Kasia
"They're able to give each other support and strength because they have feelings that unify them." Julia Brown, Zofia Wichlacz, and Jonah Hauer-King describe the new dynamic between their characters in Season 2.
"They're able to give each other support and strength because they have feelings that unify them." Julia Brown, Zofia Wichlacz, and Jonah Hauer-King describe the new dynamic between their characters in Season 2.
Episode 3 Scene
Stan returns from border patrol, but there's no time to get comfortable, as Rajib informs him they're moving to a new location ASAP.
Stan returns from border patrol, but there's no time to get comfortable, as Rajib informs him they're moving to a new location ASAP.
The North African Desert Campaign in WWII
The cast and crew of Season 2 describe how they approached designing the sets and filming the North African desert scenes, plus the research they did to prepare.
The cast and crew of Season 2 describe how they approached designing the sets and filming the North African desert scenes, plus the research they did to prepare.