Netflix Black Knight synopsis: What is the South Korean series about?

A new Korean series titled Black Knight arrives on Netflix on May 12. Based on the official trailer, we can already tell it will be an action-packed show. So if you’re looking for something good to watch that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat after every episode, we strongly recommend adding Black Knight to your watchlist.

Over the years, we’ve seen the release of tons of Korean series of different genres on Netflix. The streaming giant has made it its mission to expand its international library, and we’re always excited to see what’s coming out next.

In the year 2023, we’ve already seen the release of the K-Dramas The Glory, Crash Course in Romance, Queenmaker, Love to Hate You and The Good Bad Mother. Now, we have Black Knight to look forward to, and this is a show you don’t want to miss.

If you have no idea what Black Knight is about and would like to know more before watching, we shared the show’s synopsis and more below.

What is Black Knight about?

Black Knight is a science fiction series set in the year 2071 in a dystopian future where air pollution has ravaged most of the Earth, leaving only a small population left. The Korean Peninsula has turned into a desert wasteland, and scarce resources have led to the division of the population with a cruel social hierarchy determining who gets access to these resources. Everyone is required to wear oxygen masks and must rely on an elite team of deliverymen called “knights” to survive. The knights deliver oxygen and other supplies to the survivors when needed.

One particular knight is 5-8. He’s the toughest and most admired deliveryman, and he’s on a mission to take down the Cheonmyeong Group, the crooked ruler of the devastated world. Ryu Seok is the heir to the Cheonmyeong Group, and he wants there to be a world without refugees. This is something he and 5-8 clash on. One day, 5-8 meets a high-spirited refugee named Sa-wol who dreams of one day being a knight. Even though they don’t initially get off on the right foot, 5-8 decides to train him to be a deliveryman.

Then, there’s Seol-ah, a military officer for the DIC who has a close bond with Sa-wol. She wants to do her job as a soldier, but she also wants to help the refugees. She also knows that the Cheonmyeong Group is hiding some dirty secrets, and she works to get to the bottom of them.

Who’s in the Black Knight cast?

We shared who’s in the main cast below.

Kim Woo-bin stars as legendary knight, 5-8. You might recognize him from his roles in the Korean series and movies The Heirs, The Con Artists, Twenty, Our Blues and Alienoid.

Song Seung-heon plays Ryu Seok, the ruthless heir to the Cheonmyeong Group. He’s known for his previous roles in the East of Eden, My Princess, Black, Player, The Great Show and Dinner Mate.

Kang Yoo-seok portrays Sa-wol, a refugee who aspires of becoming a deliveryman. You might’ve watched Yoo-seok in the Korean series Melting Me Softly, Start-Up, Beyond Evil and Payback.

Esom plays the role of Seol-ah, a major at the Defense Intelligence Command. She’s known for her previous roles in Scarlet Innocence, The Third Charm, Taxi Driver and Kill Boksoon.

Black Knight age rating

The show is rated TV-MA, meaning it may not be suitable for kids under the age of 17. It was given this age rating for graphic violence and smoking. Overall, it’s meant to be watched by mature audiences only. So, we strongly recommend that you don’t watch this series with younger kids around.

Black Knight lands on Netflix on May 12.