Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "serial-arsonist"

1. Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023)

TV-MA | 141 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

A terrifying evil has emerged. The wolves howl once again, but only a Werewolf like Scott McCall, can gather both new allies and reunite trusted friends to fight back against what could be the most powerful and deadliest enemy.

Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Holland Roden, Tyler Hoechlin

Votes: 14,306

2. The Long, Hot Summer (1958)

Not Rated | 115 min | Drama

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles

Votes: 12,420

3. Fireheart (2022)

TV-PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Sixteen-year-old Georgia Nolan dreams of being the world's first-ever female firefighter. When a mysterious arsonist starts burning down Broadway, New York's firemen begin vanishing. The ... See full summary »

Directors: Theodore Ty, Laurent Zeitoun | Stars: Alice Pol, Vincent Cassel, Valérie Lemercier, Claudia Tagbo

Votes: 3,268

4. Pyromaniac (2016)

98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A ruthless pyromaniac is on the loose in a southern village of Norway. They don't know he's not a stranger, but one of them. We follow him, the fire brigade chief's own son, spreading fear in secret.

Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg | Stars: Trond Nilssen, Per Frisch, Liv Bernhoft Osa, Henrik Rafaelsen

Votes: 1,047

5. Alarm (1954 TV Movie)

30 min | Crime, Drama

When a serial arsonist strikes in a residential neighborhood, Captain London and his assistant, McCuen, are detailed to prevent more blazes and apprehend the perpetrator. Their attention ... See full summary »

Director: Lewis R. Foster | Stars: Richard Arlen, Chick Chandler, Dick Simmons, Howard Negley

6. Baretta (1975–1978)
Episode: The Fire Man (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Baretta ask for help from an old friend expert in explosive devices, in order to track down a serial fire bomber whose last hit make toll some victims.

Director: Ted Post | Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Christine Avila

Votes: 45

7. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: The Arsonist (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The officers look out for an arsonist. Chano arrests a man who assaulted a vending machine with a deadly weapon.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Barbara Barrie, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail

Votes: 127

8. Brimstone (1998–1999)
Episode: Ashes (1998)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Ezekiel is hunting a serial arsonist with an interesting MO for a damned soul. Detective sergeant Delilah Ash joins him on the case and the two start falling for each other.

Director: Larry Carroll | Stars: Peter Horton, John Glover, Teri Polo, Michael Bowen

Votes: 54

9. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Compulsion (2005)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team are called to an Arizona college when an arsonist who operates in a very unusual way kills a student.

Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore

Votes: 2,851

10. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Fire Man (1985)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hunter and McCall are brought in to help solve an arson/murder case. Someone has been setting fires to empty warehouses all over the city.

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Robert Desiderio, Mark Schneider

Votes: 117

11. The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode: An Ugly Way to Die (1974)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

After Officer Gillis departs from the precinct, Webster reluctantly accepts rookie Chris Owens as his new partner. Fresh from the academy, Officer Owens is eager to help Webster catch an arsonist who's purposely killing firemen.

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Bruce Fairbairn, Kate Jackson

Votes: 23

12. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Fire (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Mulder and Scully join forces with an inspector from Scotland Yard when a man with pyrokinetic powers stalks members of the British aristocracy.

Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Pays, Mark Sheppard

Votes: 6,128

13. 72 Hours: True Crime (2003– )
Episode: The Ghost (2004)

22 min | Documentary, Crime

A cunning arsonist stays one step ahead of the police and terrifies a small farming community until behavioral profiling help detectives zero in on a very unlikely suspect.

Director: Harvey Crossland | Stars: Diane D'Aquila, Peter Elliott, Chris Benson, Edie Inksetter

Votes: 5

14. Tacoma FD (2019–2023)
Episode: Fire in Sex Town (2020)

TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy

When a perverted arsonist strikes Tacoma, the TPD and the TFD must put aside their rivalries to solve the case. To everyone's surprise, the two crews discover they are not as different as they think, but how long can the lovefest last?

Director: Kevin Heffernan | Stars: Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Eugene Cordero, Hassie Harrison

Votes: 217

15. Hudson & Rex (2019– )
Episode: Flare of the Dog (2020)

TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Charlie is unable to let a serial arsonist case rest even when he is in the hospital with a broken leg; working from his bed Charlie hopes to identify the arsonist before he strikes again.

Director: Felipe Rodriguez | Stars: John Reardon, Mayko Nguyen, Kevin Hanchard, Justin Kelly

Votes: 139

16. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: House on Fire (2009)

TV-14 | 39 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When the kill count of a mass-murdering arsonist active in a small town reaches 31, the BAU are called in.

Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler

Votes: 2,617

17. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Flame Red (2008)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CBI investigate the murder of a man who was burned to death.

Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,887

18. Nova (1974– )
Episode: Hunt for the Serial Arsonist (1995)

TV-PG | Documentary

Suspicious fires have broken out in Southern California and the fires have been set by a serial arsonist.

Director: Carl Charlson | Stars: Stacy Keach, Glen Lucero, John Orr, April Carroll

Votes: 13

19. F2: Forensic Factor (2003– )
Episode: Pyromaniac (2009)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama

Profiling arsonist John Leonard Orr.

Directors: Andreea Denes, Andrew Potter | Stars: John Robinson, Keith Berry, Peter Valdron, Anthony Andolina

Votes: 13

20. Code Red (1981–1982)
Episode: Riddle in the Flames (1982)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Lorne Greene, Andrew Stevens, Julie Adams, Martina Deignan

Votes: 7

21. No Ordinary Family (2010–2011)
Episode: No Ordinary Anniversary (2010)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

With the parents away celebrating their anniversary, JJ hosts a poker game to acquire some desired cash the superpower way, but no one's evening goes as planned.

Director: David Semel | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz, Kay Panabaker, Jimmy Bennett

Votes: 158

22. Dual Suspects (2010– )
Episode: Deadly Inferno (2011)

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Directors: Karl Jason, P.J. Naworynski | Stars: Jacqueline Bynon, Alden Adair, Brandon Coffey, Reg Taylor

23. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Dead Air (2013)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team must figure out who killed a television news anchor on the set during a blackout.

Director: Philip Conserva | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox

Votes: 473

24. Fire Country (2022– )
Episode: A Cry for Help (2023)

TV-14 | Drama

An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist setting recent fires, so Bode and the crew take it upon themselves to investigate.

Director: Gonzalo Amat | Stars: Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila

Votes: 257

25. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Under Fire (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Castle and Beckett must find a serial arsonist as Ryan and Esposito struggle for their life in a building set on fire.

Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,457

26. Battle Creek (2015)
Episode: Old Flames (2015)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When Guziewicz's house is burned down Russ and Milt investigate multiple suspects.

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Josh Duhamel, Dean Winters, Aubrey Dollar, Edward Fordham Jr.

Votes: 297

27. Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode: Nanahu (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Five-0 works with a California ATF agent to locate a serial arsonist targeting couples on Oahu. Danny and Amber's romantic getaway is ruined when her abusive ex-husband tracks them down.

Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park

Votes: 543