

World on Fire
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
Where to watch World on Fire in United States
Click a service to open World on Fire there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is World on Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, M6+, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Brazil | Globoplay, CurtaOn Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About World on Fire
World on Fire is a 2019 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Peter Bowker. The cast is led by Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt. It spans 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+.
World on Fire was produced by Mammoth Screen and made in Czech Republic and France. It was first aired on September 29, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Peter Bowker
- First aired
- September 29, 2019
- Last aired
- August 20, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 2 (13 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- Czech Republic, France
- Production
- Mammoth Screen
World on Fire cast & crew
World on Fire was created by Peter Bowker.
The cast features Jonah Hauer-King as Harry Chase, Julia Brown as Lois Bennett, Helen Hunt as Nancy Campbell, Zofia Wichłacz as Kasia Tomaszeski, Lesley Manville as Robina Chase, and Brian J. Smith as Webster O'Connor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dan Jones and it was produced by Peter Bowker and Damien Timmer.
Is World on Fire worth watching?
World on Fire holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 77 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 2 seasons and 13 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, World on Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch World on Fire
In United States, you can stream World on Fire on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and WETA+, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of World on Fire

Jonah Hauer-King
Harry Chase

Julia Brown
Lois Bennett

Helen Hunt
Nancy Campbell

Zofia Wichłacz
Kasia Tomaszeski

Lesley Manville
Robina Chase

Brian J. Smith
Webster O'Connor

Parker Sawyers
Albert Fallou

Tomasz Kot
Stefan Tomaszeski

Gregg Sulkin
David

Ahad Raza Mir
Rajib

Eryk Biedunkiewicz
Jan Tomaszeski
World on Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch World on Fire in United States?
World on Fire is streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+ in United States.
▸Is World on Fire on PBS?
Yes — World on Fire is currently available on PBS in United States.
▸What language is World on Fire in?
World on Fire is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Polish, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of World on Fire are there?
World on Fire has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.
▸What is World on Fire rated?
World on Fire is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 77 ratings.











