Back to the Beginnings: "Knives Out" on RBB - RBB premieres Knives Out with Daniel Craig as the brilliant detective Benoit Blanc tonight
RBB is bringing crime comedy to television with a trio of detective films. The first, Knives Out, airs tonight at 8:15 PM. The movie centres on a wealthy crime novelist, a suspicious death, and a sharp-witted investigator named Benoit Blanc.
The story unfolds in a lavish mansion, packed with eccentric relatives and hidden motives. Director Rian Johnson drew inspiration from classic Agatha Christie mysteries, blending wit, intrigue, and a star-studded cast.
Knives Out follows the sudden death of Harlan Thrombey, a famous novelist with a fortune—and a family full of secrets. His relatives gather for his birthday, only to find him dead the next morning. The police rule it a suicide, but private detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, suspects foul play.
The film’s tone mirrors Agatha Christie’s golden-age whodunits, complete with a sprawling estate, sharp dialogue, and a detective who sees through every lie. Blanc’s charm and intelligence make him the perfect guide through the family’s web of deceit. Alongside Craig, the cast includes Christopher Plummer as Thrombey, Jamie Lee Curtis as his shrewd daughter, and Chris Evans as his entitled grandson. Rian Johnson directed the film, assembling an ensemble that also features Toni Collette, Michael Shannon, and Ana de Armas. De Armas later took the lead in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, playing Marta Cabrera, a detective with an unusual quirk—she vomits whenever she lies. The original Knives Out launched a series of crime comedies, all built around Blanc’s clever investigations. With few non-sports options on TV in 2026, RBB’s broadcast offers a rare treat for mystery lovers. The channel will follow Knives Out with two more Blanc films in the coming weeks.
Tonight’s screening of Knives Out marks the start of a detective trilogy on RBB. The film combines humour, suspense, and a standout performance from Daniel Craig. Viewers can expect more of Blanc’s sharp mind when the next instalments air in the following weeks.
