Netflix’s French action thriller K.O. ends with a bang—both literally and emotionally—as three main characters, Bastien, Leo, and Abdel, confront a violent climax that brings redemption, justice, and closure.
But does Abdel die? Or is Leo helped by Bastien? Here’s an ending explainer.
Does Abdel die in K.O.?
Yes, Abdel Manchour meets a brutal death in K.O.
In K.O.’s climax, Abdel storms the Marseille police precinct with his gang, determined to silence Leo. The reason? Leo witnessed Abdel murder someone and knew there was a mole in the police helping the Manchours. So if Leo talked, then the entire operation could collapse. But Abdel didn’t count on Officer Alaoui and Bastien being there.
For more context, Alaoui had her own reason to want Abdel dead as he murdered her brother years ago. So their fight isn’t just about stopping a criminal rather it’s personal revenge. In a brutal one-on-one, Alaoui finally kills him by driving her baton through his head. Meanwhile, Bastien takes on Abdel’s right-hand man, Driss, in a brutal hand-to-hand fight. Using his MMA skills, Bastien overpowers and kills Driss, ensuring that Leo is safe.
How does Bastien help Leo in K.O.?
He’s a former MMA fighter who accidentally killed Leo’s father, Enzo, during a professional match. Wracked with guilt, Bastien quit fighting and disappeared into a quiet life. But when Emma, Enzo’s partner and Leo’s mother, shows up asking for help, he doesn’t say no.
Leo had gone missing after working as an informant for Officer Alaoui, and Bastien takes it upon himself to find and protect him. So it’s more than a mission, as it’s a chance to make amends for a past that tore a family apart.
By the time the Manchours attack the police station, Bastien is ready. He takes on Driss Manchour and he wins. But Bastien didn’t fight for himself this time; he fought for Leo. In K.O.’s ending, Leo reunites with his mom and his girlfriend. Alaoui finally finds justice. Bastien, broken but not beaten, hints that he might have found a new purpose.
