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Black Butterflies

6.820221 seasonTV-MATV SeriesCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorOlivier Abbou
ProducersBruno Merle·Olivier Abbou

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 22, 2022 4.3
E2
Episode 2
Sep 22, 2022 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Sep 22, 2022 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Sep 29, 2022 8.0
E5
Episode 5
Sep 29, 2022 7.5
E6
Episode 6
Sep 29, 2022 8.0

Cast · Directed by Olivier Abbou

NDNicolas Duvauchelle
Nicolas Duvauchelle
Adrien
NANiels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup
Albert Desiderio
AGAxel Granberger
Axel Granberger
Albert jeune
ACAlyzée Costes
Alyzée Costes
Solange Martin
BCBrigitte Catillon
Brigitte Catillon
Catherine Winckler
MDMarie Denarnaud
Marie Denarnaud
Mathilde
LCLola Créton
Lola Créton
Catherine jeune
HRHenny Reents
Henny Reents
Nastya Schreiber
ABAlice Belaïdi
Alice Belaïdi
Nora Arezki
SBSami Bouajila
Sami Bouajila
Carrel
CB
Clara Blanchet
Solange (10 ans)
MG
Mélian Guillermo
Albert (10 ans)

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Black Butterflies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Black Butterflies?

Black Butterflies is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is Black Butterflies on Netflix?

Yes — Black Butterflies is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Black Butterflies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Black Butterflies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Black Butterflies for free?

Black Butterflies is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Black Butterflies?

Black Butterflies has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Black Butterflies out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Black Butterflies are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Black Butterflies?

No — Black Butterflies ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Black Butterflies based on a true story?

Yes — Black Butterflies is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).