Black Doves confirms Netflix release date – with first look at Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and more

The synopsis reads: ‘For ten years, she has passed on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organization she works for: the Black Doves.

“When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is murdered, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Lancashire), enlists Helen’s old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to protect her.”

Here’s a first look at the two of them in action – including a blood-soaked Helen.

The description continues: “Together, Helen and Sam set out on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy that links London’s dark underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.”

Black Doves has now been confirmed to launch on Netflix Thursday December 5, 2024. Watch a teaser clip introducing the show’s key players below:

In addition to the star-studded cast, Black Doves is also generating hype thanks to creator Barton, whose previous television projects Giri/Haji, The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself and The Lazarus Project have received critical acclaim.

And while Barton’s fans have recently had to endure the cancellation of the last two shows, they can rest assured that Black Doves has already been renewed for a second season – a major sign of confidence from Netflix.

Below you can take a closer look at Lancashire as the mysterious Reed; her most prominent new role since parting ways with Catherine Cawood in last year’s celebrated Happy Valley Season 3.

The cast of Black Doves also includes Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once), Tracey Ullman (Mrs America), Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love) and Omari Douglas (It’s a Sin), among others.

Black Doves can be streamed on Netflix from Thursday, December 5, 2024. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on.

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