High Heat release date, cast, synopsis, trailer, and more
Victoria Simmons
Updated on March 22, 2026
A new Netflix original series titled High Heat is coming to Netflix this summer, and we shared all there is to know about the show, like the release date, cast, synopsis, and much more!
High Heat is a Mexican drama series created by José Ignacio Valenzuela. You might recognize Valenzuela from his work on the Netflix original Who Killed Sara? He also worked as a writer on the television series Behind Closed Doors, Santa diabla and La Hija Pródiga. There were also several directors helming episodes, such as Laura Marco, Moises Ortiz Urquidi, Jorge Michel Grau, and Danny Gavidia. In addition, Valenzuela and Valentina Pollarolo are credited with writing the episodes.
Here’s everything else you need to know about the drama series below!
High Heat is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET.
Here is the complete cast list via IMDb below:
The drama series follows a man named Poncho who decides to become a firefighter to avenge his brother’s mysterious death and to find answers to who could’ve murdered him. But while infiltrating the fire brigade, Poncho ends up finding love, family, and danger.
Netflix dropped the thrilling official trailer for the show and we shared it below!
His brother's murder leads one man to become a firefighter in search of answers — but once on the inside, he finds romance, surprising connections, and deadly consequences.
High Heat premieres August 17
— Netflix (@netflix) July 19, 2022
After watching the trailer, we can already tell that the drama series will have viewers on a wild ride from the beginning to the end. You’re not going to want to miss this upcoming release, so make sure to mark your calendar and set your alarm because High Heat is coming at us fast on Aug. 17!
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