Black Knight
Black Knight

Black Knight

2023TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

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.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Lee Jeong-hoonGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future ravaged by air pollution, humanity relies on oxygen masks to survive. Delivery knights known as '5-8' play a crucial role in this society by transporting essential goods. The story follows a legendary knight named 5-8 and a young refugee named Ryu-seok as they navigate this harsh world and confront the powerful "Cheonmyeong Group" that controls the oppressive system.

Critical Reception

Black Knight received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its compelling dystopian world-building, strong performances, particularly from lead actor Kim Woo-bin, and its visually striking action sequences. Some noted that while the premise was engaging, the narrative occasionally felt rushed in its shorter episode format.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive dystopian setting and action.
  • Kim Woo-bin delivers a standout performance.
  • The narrative, while interesting, could have benefited from more development.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google platforms is not widely aggregated, but discussions indicate appreciation for the unique sci-fi concept and the main actor's charisma, with some viewers wishing for a more fleshed-out story.

Fun Fact

The series is based on a popular webtoon of the same name by Lee Yoon-gyun.

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3 reviews
Dean

Dean

It was good, I think deserves 7/10 in my opinion. The only thing I didn't like and noticed that seems like Korean people like idolizing. For example in this TV show they're idolizing 5-8 (one of the main characters). He's like a god - no on...
sajj

sajj

This is a well done series. The atmosphere, landscape and tone they set, it matches perfectly the apocalyptic times and despair of the people, who are divided according to social status and wealth. The "leaders", the wealthy, (this corporat...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Black Knight could have been promising but well, you know, "the message". Great sets, an interesting back story, decent characterisations but as per usual, woke messaging, this time about female empowerment and male inferiority. I manag...