What is City on Fire about?

City on Fire is an American crime drama series that premiered on Apple TV+. The storyline focuses on the aftermath of a young college student named Samantha Yeung, who is shot in Central Park on the fourth of July in 2003, sparking an intricate investigation. As the detectives delve into the case, they uncover links between a sequence of enigmatic fires occurring across the city, the pulsating downtown music scene, and an elite real estate family grappling with internal pressures from the many secrets they harbor. The show features a cast of characters from various walks of life, each with their own complexities and ties to the over-arching mystery. Stars such as Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, and Jemima Kirke bring to life the story's central figures, against the backdrop of a metropolis rich in diversity and intrigue. While addressing themes of familial clashes, societal divides, and personal discovery, 'City on Fire' weaves a tale of suspense and drama, with New York City itself serving as a pivotal character in the unfolding plot. Though it concluded after one season, the series left an indelible mark by casting light on how individual lives can become entwined in the fabric of a city's grand and often hidden narrative.

The first episode of City on Fire aired on May 11, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on June 15, 2023.