Black Knight
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Black Knight

"The one hope to overturn the world."

7.4
Yr 2023
Rt 47m
Status Ended
Drama Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

In a dystopian 2071 devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights — and they’re far from your average delivery men.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 55 /100

Critical reception for Black Knight is polarized, frequently highlighting a clash between high-budget production value and narrative depth. Many reviewers praise the series for its spectacular action sequences, impressive CGI, and the charismatic performance of lead actor Kim Woo-bin. Proponents appreciate it as a digestible, high-quality sci-fi experience that successfully distinguishes itself through unique worldbuilding.

Conversely, detractors argue the series feels like a "mixed bag," often citing a lack of emotional resonance and a failure to stand out in an oversaturated market of post-apocalyptic stories. Critics noted that while the show is ambitious, the exposition can feel ungainly and the emotional stakes are often sacrificed in favor of action, leaving some viewers unable to connect with the characters or the plight of its refugees.

“Its action is spectacular, its story is messy, and its characters are charmingly familiar.”

“Black Knight is sometimes a little ungainly in the way it delivers exposition, but it’s impressively graceful in its relentless action.”

“What makes K-Dramas stand out is the heart rather than the action, and Black Knight lacks majorly in this department.”

“Netflix Original Black Knight is a fine science fiction offering that succeeds because of Kim Woo-bin as 5-8.”

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Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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Why fans love it

The year is 2071, and toxic air pollution has forced humanity into a rigid hierarchy where breathable oxygen is managed like a precious commodity. In this gritty post-apocalyptic future, the narrative centers on a competition for survival that highlights deep-seated social injustice. The action sequences emphasize the physical stakes of a world where status determines who gets to breathe, turning everyday transit into a high-risk operation.

Kim Woo-bin anchors this miniseries as the core of a found family navigating a ruinous landscape. Based on a webtoon, the show leans into dark, industrial visuals to depict a society fractured by class conflict. While the premise deals with the collapse of the established order, the focus remains on the specific struggle for resources and the desperate alliances formed to endure the silence of the wasteland.

Production Board

Crew

Original Music Composer
Primary
Creator
Cho Ui-seok
Director
Cho Ui-seok
Writer
Cho Ui-seok
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

competition post-apocalyptic future dystopia miniseries social injustice class conflict discrimination mysterious found family 2070s dark skilled fighter gritty based on webcomic or webtoon
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
May 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
47 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
306