New Addition to the Knives Out Series Now Streaming

Daniel Craig’s interpretation of “Scooby-dooby-doo” as Benoit Blanc isn’t something I expected to desire in my life. Yet, after hearing it, I realize I can’t go without this film—*wake up dead man*—the third installment of *Knives Out* is now available on Netflix.

This latest entry in the *Knives Out* murder mystery saga is once again penned and directed by Rian Johnson. It features Craig as Benoît Blanc, an eccentric yet clever private investigator. In this story, Blanc is unraveling what he believes to be an “impossible crime” in a quaint New England locale: the murder of a local priest, played by Josh Brolin. The prime suspect? The appealing new priest in town, Reverend Judd, portrayed by Josh O’Connor. But as it turns out, Reverend Judd is innocent, and Benoit is on a mission to uncover the real killer.

Benoit has become quite the fan-favorite since Craig first showcased his amusing Southern accent in *Knives Out* back in 2019. Every line delivered in Benoit’s unique voice feels delightful, with memorable quotes from previous films like, “That makes no sense at all!” and “No! That’s just stupid!” consistently standing out.

Now, in *Knives Out 3*, Benoit has gifted us a new humorous line, “Scooby Dooby Doo.”

In the lead-up to this iconic moment, Benoît Blanc, now sporting longer hair, teams up with a police officer played by Mila Kunis to investigate the priest’s murder. With the film titled *wake up dead man*, it’s not really giving away too much to mention that certain characters thought to be deceased make unexpected appearances. Kunis remarks that things are “getting real scooby doo”—and yes, it’s filled with eerie surprises.

Benoit, contemplating the mystery surrounding the body that seemingly emerged from its grave, responds to Kunis with a straightforward, earnest “Scooby-dooby-doo.”

Most people would exclaim this catchphrase with enthusiasm, whether in a high-pitched tone or a low, comical growl, adding a dash of exuberance to it. However, Benoit’s subdued, serious rendition makes it all the more amusing. While *wake up dead man* adopts a darker feel than its predecessors, Rian Johnson still weaves in humor, especially with the “Scooby Dooby Doo” quips, which I find particularly charming. Craig’s deadpan delivery against a backdrop of serious themes adds an unexpected layer of silliness.

This also hints that Benoit may have indulged in a few episodes of *Scooby Doo*, or perhaps even enjoyed the 2002 film featuring Matthew Lillard—Benoit, I see you, and I know there’s work to do.