Episode 1
We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us
58m5.0 / 10
A shooting in Central Park upends the lives of a disparate group of New Yorkers.
Episode credits
Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
TV series
City on Fire
2023TV-MA1 season6.3 / 10
A mysterious death. A best friend as the suspect. And a city on fire.
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Scenes from Private Life
46m4.7 / 10
The search for the shooter begins—and the police are not the only ones looking for answers.
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Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie SavageGuest stars Shawnee Smith, Jeffrey Brabant
Episode 3
The Family Business
55m5.1 / 10
Charlie finds a new family. Regan and William's old wounds are revealed. Keith is shocked by revelations about the shooting.
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Directed by Haifaa al-MansourWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie SavageGuest stars Shawnee Smith
Episode 4
Land of a Thousand Dances
51m4.7 / 10
Keith becomes a suspect—and begins to fear an even worse possibility. Charlie uncovers his first real clue.
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Directed by Haifaa al-MansourWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
Episode 5
Brass Tactics
46m5.1 / 10
Charlie learns a secret. William finds himself back in the family fold—with dire consequences.
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Directed by Liz GarbusWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
Episode 6
Annus Horribilis
47m5.0 / 10
The Hamilton-Sweeneys' twisted past proves crucial to unraveling the truth.
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Directed by Liz GarbusWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie SavageGuest stars Derek Johnson
Episode 7
The Demon Brother
48m5.0 / 10
Charlie races to stop a new threat.
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Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie SavageGuest stars Shawnee Smith
Episode 8
In the Dark
57m4.9 / 10finale
A citywide power outage puts the investigation—and multiple lives—in jeopardy.
Episode credits
Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie SavageGuest stars Shawnee Smith
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about City on Fire
Cast
Jemima KirkeRegan
Wyatt OleffCharlie
Chase Sui WondersSamantha Cicciaro
Nico TortorellaWilliam
Ashley ZukermanKeith
Xavier ClydeMercerMax MilnerNicky Chaos
Alexandra DokeSewer GirlCredits
- Created by
- Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
- Written by
- Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Garth Risk Hallberg
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV
Fake Empire ProductionsUnited States
Apple StudiosUnited States
Themes
absurdbased on novel or bookcliché
