World on Fire is a 2019 english-language Drama War show created by Peter Bowker. World on Fire was produced under the production house Mammoth Screen in collaboration with Masterpiece. Set in the Second World War, the series follows the intertwined lives of ordinary civilians across Europe who are caught up in World War II. World on fire features Jonah Hauer-king in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Helen Hunt, Sean Bean, Lesley Manville, Julia Brown, Zofia Wich Acz and Brian J. Smith. Cinematography was done by S ren Bay , Suzie Lavelle , Mika Orasmaa , John de Borman , Bastian Schi tt and John Lee. The series has a running time of 60 minutes for each episode. The show has a total of 13 episodes. Set in the Second World War, the series follows the intertwined lives of ordinary civilians across Europe who are caught up in World War II.