This type of narrative — marked by solitary characters, conspiracies, and personal missions — has established itself as a strong trend on streaming platforms. Productions with this profile are frequently among the most watched in Brazil, according to weekly rankings from Netflix and Prime Video themselves.
If you finished the series and want to continue in this adrenaline rush, check out below 5 current and famous series that follow the same line.
What makes a series similar to Burning Man?
Before the list, it's worth understanding the main elements that define this type of production:
Protagonist with traumatic past: Like Creasy, these series feature characters who carry trauma — often former military or agents — trying to find redemption.
Personal and emotional missions: It's not just about action. The focus is on protecting someone, revenge, or the pursuit of justice.
Conspiracies and powerful enemies: The stories go beyond simple conflicts, involving criminal networks, governments, or large organizations.
Realistic and intense action: Unlike more fantastical productions, here violence is raw and risks are real.
With that in mind, see the best options to binge.
1. The Night Agent (Netflix)
One of Netflix's most watched series in recent years, The Night Agent follows an FBI agent who works in an apparently irrelevant function: answering an emergency phone that rarely rings.
When it finally does, everything changes.
He finds himself involved in a conspiracy within the White House, needing to protect a civilian while trying to discover who is behind the plot.
Why is it similar to Burning Man?
Solitary protagonist under pressure; Need to protect someone vulnerable; Large-scale conspiracy; Fast-paced and full of tension.
Is it worth it? Yes. It's one of the most current and popular productions, ideal for those who want to binge in a few days.
2. Reacher (Prime Video)
Based on Lee Child's books, Reacher follows a former military man who lives as a wanderer across the United States. Upon arriving in a small town, he is wrongfully arrested and ends up discovering a corruption network.
The character is extremely strategic, strong, and lethal — characteristics that closely resemble John Creasy.
Connections to Burning Man: Highly trained former military; Fighting criminal organizations; Justice outside legal standards; Direct and unglamorous violence.
Highlight in Brazil: The series has high popularity among Brazilians, especially for its simple, direct, and engaging narrative.
3. The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List follows a Navy SEAL who returns from a disastrous mission where his entire platoon was killed. Gradually, he discovers that he may have been betrayed by people within the government itself.
The series delves deeply into the psychological state of the protagonist, who begins to doubt his own sanity.
Similarities to Burning Man: War trauma (PTSD); Pursuit of revenge; Internal conflict and psychological deterioration; Moral ambiguity; Intense and graphic action.
