World on Fire

TV SERIES 2019 2 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
• Produced in Czech Republic, France, Germany, United Kingdom.
• Original Language: German.

Starring Cast

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

Seasons

Series 1

7 Episodes • Aired 2019-09-29

Series 1 tells the story of the first year of the war, starting with the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ending with the Battle of Britain.

Series 2

6 Episodes • Aired 2023-07-16

Series two takes viewers from the streets of Britain into occupied France, Nazi Germany, and to the sands of the North African desert, where British troops struggle alongside Indian Sappers and Australian Diggers to adapt to a very different kind of combat.