City on Fire
A mysterious death. A best friend as the suspect. And a city on fire.
Created by Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
On Apple TV
A mystery-driven drama set in early-2000s New York that weaves a shooting, urban fires, and family secrets into an interconnected narrative across class and subculture.
A college student is shot in Central Park on July 4, 2003. The investigation connects a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the strain of the many secrets they keep.
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Like City on Fire
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as City on Fire
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like City on Fire, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like City on Fire, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like City on Fire, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
