Upamanyu Biswas
While Netflix’s ‘K.O.‘ mainly centers on Bastien and Kenza fighting their way through hordes of enemies in their quest to save Leo, the action movie hints that a romance might be on the cards for our two central leads. The development takes place rather unexpectedly as the two characters find some downtime amidst the chaos bubbling around them. It serves as a welcome distraction from the film’s frenetic pacing, especially during its bone-crunching action sequences. However, from a character standpoint, it also signifies that their journey as crime fighters could take some interesting turns moving ahead, especially as they learn to rely on each other as partners in and out of the field. To that end, the duo’s future together becomes a topic of interest as we head into the movie’s final parts. SPOILERS AHEAD.
Bastien and Kenza are Enthusiastic About New Beginnings
At the end of ‘K.O.,’ Bastien and Kenza achieve their primary goal of saving Leo, which frees them to forge ahead with their lives however they wish. In the final scene, we witness them watching Leo reunite with his mother on the piers, content to watch them be happy after surviving a dangerous ordeal. Subsequently, both Bastien and Kenza look into the horizon as the sun sets over proceedings, vaguely indicating that their time as a dynamic, crime-solving duo may not be over just yet. In fact, after rescuing Leo, the pair seems to have garnered a taste for helping people out of difficult situations. Thus, there is nothing stopping them from pursuing it as a new line of work, especially now that Kenza’s ties with the police are somewhat fragile, and she may start working as a private investigator.
While the film provides no concrete evidence about Bastien and Kenza’s future, it seems highly likely that they have become accustomed to each other’s presence, meaning they could keep working together. In such a case, it is highly likely that there are other things keeping them close to one another, such as a budding romance. We already see signs of natural chemistry between them, suggesting that their professional relationship may quickly transition into a deeper kind in the future. This feels even more plausible owing to Bastien’s admission that he wants to “find something new to fight for” in the end. When we read between the lines, this could indicate his interest in Kenza. Although the Netflix movie does not firmly answer the truth behind their relationship, we can assume that a potential sequel will address it more succinctly.
Bastien and Kenza Have a Surprise Intimate Night Before the Final Showdown
The first sign of Bastien and Kenza’s romantic interest in one another happens when they have casual sex halfway through the narrative. After getting involved in an epic fight with a group of bouncers at the Pop Club, both Bastien and Kenza feel exhausted by the physical toll of the battle. The former also suffers a nasty wound because of a glass bottle being stabbed into his midriff by an inebriated customer. Thus, when the fight is over, and they are both treating their wounds, we witness them smiling at each other in a suggestive fashion, setting the stage for the passionate sexual encounter that follows. It arises so swiftly that even Bastien is taken by surprise, stopping Kenza before she aggressively pins him down and tries to kiss him. However, seeing her lay on top of him, he realizes that he wants her as much as she does.
Although the sex may seem casual, it does not mean that their relationship has the same texture. In fact, the duo grows to trust and respect one another greatly the more the story progresses, thereby setting the stage for a more meaningful bond between them. Thus, if anything, the sex scene could serve as the starter for the real relationship between them, which is predicated on their compatibility as people and also their interest in helping people however they can. Therefore, their bond is equipped with all the right minerals to take it to the next stage, which is a full-fledged official relationship where they can finally be professionals on the field and a tender couple outside it. Whether it happens or not will likely be the center of much drama for whatever comes next for them.
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