If you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic dramas, then the new Netflix series Black Knight is definitely worth checking out. Produced by the same special effects studio as the hit show Squid Game, this dystopian K-drama is set in a world where a meteor has wiped out 99% of the population, leaving the earth near-uninhabitable.
In this barren wasteland, stylish couriers known as ‘Black Knights’ are the only hope for the remaining pockets of humanity. These couriers are responsible for delivering crucial resources like oxygen, which are in short supply, and they have to contend with dangerous rogues and scarce resources in a world where rich interests are willing to wipe out the poor to make things easier for themselves.
With season one of Black Knight earning promising critical reviews so far, it’s clear that this South Korean thriller is on the path to becoming another Netflix hit. The Telegraph has given the show a solid 4/5 stars, praising its thrilling action sequences and dead-eyed efficiency. However, the publication notes that the show may be too cartoonish to become a phenomenon in the vein of Squid Game.
The Guardian, meanwhile, has given Black Knight a cooler 3/5 stars, but enjoys the absurdity of the couriers with perfect haircuts rampaging through the desert. This publication notes that the show treats the couriers as unsung heroes, with the lead character having a full repertoire of firearms, baseball bats, and martial arts skills to subdue any rogues who get in his way.
Collider also praises the action sequences in the show, noting that they are the best parts of the series. Comparing Black Knight to Mad Max: Fury Road and the new Apple TV show Silo, Collider writes that while the special effects in the show aren’t as ambitious as those in Fury Road, there is still an enduring charm to the experience that breaks free in some of the more chaotic sequences.
Overall, if you’re looking for a high-octane doomsday drama with car chases and thrilling fight choreography, then Black Knight is the perfect show for you. While it may not quite reach the narrative power of Squid Game, it’s a stylish and engaging series that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
