Bracing for battle once more, the dramatic epic, World on Fire, is gearing up for its triumphant return to PBS. The series will be back on your screens on Sunday, October 15 at 9 p.m. ET, marking a compelling comeback after a four-year hiatus. It was nearly a year ago that the show’s devotees received the news that the second season was in the works, assuring them that the riveting story would continue following the suspense-filled cliffhangers of the first season. The final episode of the debut season premiered in 2019, and since then, the world and the production have been under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing an unprecedented delay in the release of the eagerly awaited Season 2.
Like its predecessor, the upcoming season of World on Fire promises to immerse audiences in the throes of WWII, beginning a few months after the events of Season 1. Viewers will once again be transported to the pulsing centers of Paris, Manchester, Berlin, Dunkirk, and Warsaw, along with the inhospitable terrains of the North African desert. Amid the escalating power of Nazi Germany, Britain finds itself squarely in the crosshairs of relentless blitzkrieg onslaughts, with bombshells raining down relentlessly.
The sophomore season sees some alterations to the ensemble cast, with fans bidding farewell to the performances of Sean Bean and Helen Hunt. However, Jonah Hauer-King, best known for his role in The Little Mermaid, returns in full swing as Harry Chase, an interpreter-turned-Royal Air Force member, unyielding in his resolve to safeguard his nation. Lesley Manville, recognizable from Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and The Crown, plays Harry’s mother, Robina Chase. With her high societal standing, Robina persists in her denial of the pervasive terror gripping Britain.
Other familiar faces include Parker Sawyers, reprising his role as musician Albert Fallou, and Eugénie Derouand as the compassionate nurse Henriette Guillbert, both returning from the first season. Zofia Wichlacz, Cel Spellman, Julia Brown, Blake Harrison, and Eryk Biedunkiewicz also join the line-up for more thrilling episodes. Making their World on Fire debut are Gregg Sulkin, Ahad Raza, Mark Bonnar, and Miriam Schiweck.
So, who’s the mastermind behind World on Fire?
Peter Bowker, with an impressive roster of productions to his name, including Blackpool, Occupation, The A Word, Viva Laughlin, and the Emmy-winning drama Capital, is the creator of World on Fire. Produced by BBC, the series joins the esteemed ranks of All Creatures Great and Small, Downton Abbey, and Grantchester, all of which have found a home on PBS’ Masterpiece selections.
We eagerly anticipate the release of the Season 2 trailer for World on Fire, a sure sign of the gripping drama to come. Be ready to immerse yourself once again in this unforgettable journey through the heart of World War II, full of intrigue, suspense, and heartrending humanity.
