Adam Winckler, a novelist in his mid-life crisis, works against the clock to write his second book that he can’t write. Unmotivated and desperate, the writer accepts a proposal that seems to open the door to his problem.
Albert Desiderioa retiree who awaits the death that is about to fall, calls him to write his memoirs. But what started as a beautiful love story quickly turned into the life of two serial killers enjoying impunity in the 1970s.
The Black Butterflies is a French crime drama written and directed by Bruno Merle and Olivier Abbou that can be seen on Netflix. Only 6 chapters lasts the story that was presented on Gala TV in 2022 and reached the Red N platform in 2023.
The plot presents two time lines: the present and the ’70s, where the story of Albert and Solange takes place, which Winckler is turning into his second novel. It is told in a gloomy climate and with many outdoor scenes, something common in French filmography.
The Black Butterflies it handles the suspense very well thanks to solid performances and at all times the story moves forward with data that is constantly being added, especially in the last two chapters, which are a whirlwind of revelations and plot twists that lead to that ending as surprising as unexpected that leaves everyone with their mouths open.
The figure of the black butterflies, whose meaning is death, is present in each chapter and reminds the viewer that they will have to get used to the red of blood, a color that makes noise with the gloomy nuances that the series shows.
Each scene has a message that gives clues and details about the outcome. But The Black Butterflies He is not only a detective but also shows the ups and downs of happiness in both marital and family life.
In short, it is a series that knows how to show beauty where there seems to be none and manages to engage the viewer with the conflicts of each of its characters. A story of love and death… or love of death?
Sex, (a lot) of blood & (a little) rock ‘n roll for this police thriller that has an unexpected and surprising ending. Come and see.
The series sheet
- Original title: Les Papillons Noirs
- Genre: Police
- Chapters: 6
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Creator: Bruno Merle and Olivier Abbou
- Country of origin: France
- Broadcast: GMT Productions and Jack N’a Qu’un Oeil
- Year: 2022/2023.
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