TV series
Black Butterflies
2022, French, on ARTE. Created by Olivier Abbou & Bruno Merle.
Low on inspiration for his second book, a gloomy novelist agrees to write a memoir for a dying man — and swiftly becomes part of his bloodstained past.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Butterflies
Black Butterflies is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 29 September 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Olivier AbbouCreator
- Bruno MerleCreator
- Nicolas DuvauchelleAdrien · 6 ep
- Niels ArestrupAlbert Desiderio · 6 ep
- Axel GranbergerAlbert jeune · 6 ep
- Alyzée CostesSolange Martin · 6 ep
- Brigitte CatillonCatherine Winckler · 6 ep
- Marie DenarnaudMathilde · 6 ep
- Lola CrétonCatherine jeune · 6 ep
- Henny ReentsNastya Schreiber · 6 ep
- Alice BelaïdiNora Arezki · 6 ep
- Sami BouajilaCarrel · 6 ep
- Clara BlanchetSolange (10 ans) · 6 ep
- Mélian GuillermoAlbert (10 ans) · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 September 2022
- Last aired
- 29 September 2022
- Network
- ARTE
- Original title
- Les Papillons noirs
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Black Butterflies: quick answers
Is Black Butterflies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Black Butterflies are there?
Black Butterflies has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Black Butterflies finished?
Yes. Black Butterflies ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Black Butterflies on?
Black Butterflies is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Black Butterflies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Butterflies is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Black Butterflies?
If you liked Black Butterflies, try Instinct, The Sinner, Cross.
Who created Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies was created by Olivier Abbou and Bruno Merle and stars Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger.