Netflix users are binging Christmas thriller Black Doves in one sitting

With a cast list including Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire, it's no surprise Netflix's latest thriller series Black Doves was hugely-anticipated - especially considering it's set at Christmas time.

Thankfully, the new series landed on Netflix on 5th December, with some users binging the thrilling episodes in one sitting. Check out everything we know about the show below, including the gripping trailer.

Watch the trailer for Black Doves below:

What is it about?

Netflix say of Black Doves: 'Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, Black Doves is a sharp, action-filled, and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice. It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organization she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire), calls in Helen’s old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to keep her safe.

'Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) is a suave, Champagne-drinking assassin. But having been out of the game since a failed job with disastrous consequences, he’s come home to a London that has moved on without him. As his past threatens to catch up with him, his task is to protect Helen as she investigates who killed Jason and why. Together they uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.'

Check out the first look photos of Black Doves below:

When is it out?

The new series was released on Thursday 5th December 2024.

Who is in the cast?

Black Doves has a stellar cast, including Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire, Hollywood actress Keira Knightley, and James Bond star Ben Whishaw.

See the cast below:

Keira Knightley as Helen Webb

Ben Whishaw as Sam Young

Sarah Lancashire as Reed

Andrew Buchan as Wallace Webb

Kathryn Hunter as Lenny Lines

Ella Lily Hyland as Williams

Gabrielle Creevy as Eleanor

Omari Douglas as Michael

Andrew Koji as Jason Davies

Luther Ford as Hector

Adeel Akhtar as Richard Eaves

Additional cast members include:

Finn Bennett

Tracey Ullman

Sam Troughton

Adam Silver

Ken Nwosu

How many episodes?

There's six episodes in total.

How can I watch it?

Black Doves is available to stream on Netflix.

Will there be another series?

Despite the first series having only just landed, Black Doves has already been renewed for a second series! The exciting news was announced during the Edinburgh TV Festival.

On 20th December, Netflix then teased the new series with a video starring Keira and Ben, in character, where they toast to season two.

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