If you're down for a spy series, then Black Doves is the one for you – and here is what we know so far about it.
We have lived in a world that is surrounded by excellent spy shows and movies. Such examples include the legendary James Bond franchise that has taken over the world (with all different kinds of actors portraying the famous spy), shows like Charlie's Angels, and cartoons such as the loveable Totally Spies.
Today, we’ll be talking about a new spy show, Black Doves on Netflix, and everything you need to know about it.
What Is The Black Doves Release Date?
When updating this in November 2024, Black Doves will release all six episodes on December 6, 2024, according to Netflix Tudum.
That means that we can at least look forward to it being on our 2024 TV premiere schedule. It may even end up joining our list of the best shows to binge-watch on Netflix.
Check Out The Trailer For Black Doves
If you’re at all interested in what this new series is going to be about – or just want to see some classic spy action, the trailer for Black Doves has arrived. It features our main stars mixed in with some kick-ass fun – with a lovely Christmas backdrop to boot.
The Black Doves Cast
If you were wondering who was going to star in the Black Doves cast, here is who you can expect:
Keira Knightly as Helen Webb
As previously discussed, Keira Knightley will star in Black Doves. It was confirmed with the show's announcement that Knightley would be the actress leading the project. She will play Helen Webb.
Knightley is known for many of her significant roles, both in movies and television. One of her most known parts was in the fantastic enemies-to-lovers movie Pride & Prejudice, but she has also appeared in various other films.
These include her part as Elizabeth Swan in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and other films like Bend It Like Beckham, Love Actually, Anna Karenina, Begin Again, The Duchess, Atonement, Colette, and more, some of which have led to her receiving nominations for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
Her TV credits include several TV films like The Treasure Seekers, Princess of Thieves, and more. She was also a part of the miniseries Neverland, where she voiced Tinker Bell.
Black Doves would be Knightley's first leading role in a TV series that wasn't a guest starring role in a TV movie, so it's a significant deal. And I can't wait to see what she does with it.
Ben Whishaw as Sam Young
Ben Whishaw, who will play Sam Young. Wishaw is known for his time in the theater and films, such as Hamlet, Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die, The Lobster, The Danish Girl, Mary Poppins Returns, and more. He also voices Paddington Bear in both Paddington and its sequel and is set to voice the animal again in the upcoming Paddington in Peru cast.
Sarah Lancashire as Reed
Sarah Lancashire, who will play Reed, a spymaster. The actress has been around for decades and has appeared in various TV shows like Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, and more recently in the Max original series, Julia, which is personally a favorite cooking show of mine.
Andrew Buchan as Jason
Andrew Buchan will also appear in Black Doves, and the actor is primarily known for her role in the Amazon series Carnival Row.
Additional Cast Members
Additionally, several cast members were confirmed for Black Doves, and Netflix Tudum included several of their names. These include: :
- Kathryn Hunter as Lenny Lines
- Ella Lily Hyland as Williams
- Gabrielle Creevy as Eleanor
- Omari Douglas as Michael
- Luther Ford as Hector
- Andrew Koji as Jason Davies
- Adeel Akhtar as Richard Eaves
- Paapa Essiedu as Elmore Fitch
- Finn Bennett
- Adam Silver
- Ken Nwosu
- Tracey Ullman
Talk about a stacked cast. Black Doves couldn't get here sooner.
What Is Black Doves About?
We do have an idea of what the story of Black Doves will be about, thanks to Tudum, and it turns out it just might get you in the Christmas spirit.
Black Doves will follow Knightley's character, Helen, a spy who has been in the business for ten years. But suddenly, when her secret lover is killed, and her situation is compromised, her spymaster calls in someone to keep her safe – enter Sam Young, Ben Whishaw's character, an old friend of hers.
The two of them then set off on a mission to see why her lover was killed and the conspiracy that is underlying it, which links back to the underworld of London and then the government as a whole.
It also says that this series will take place during the Christmas holiday, so get ready for a kick-but spy/Christmas show. .
Joe Barton Created And Wrote The Project
Also confirmed by Netflix is that Joe Barton created and wrote the project. The writer is known primarily for his projects Giri/Haji and The Lazarus Project.
But he's also worked on other pieces of media, including The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, as well as the upcoming Amadeus series, according to Deadline.
What are you excited about the most when it comes to Black Doves? All I know is that after seeing that trailer, I’m eager to see this show – and now, I need to watch all of Keira Knightley's best movies—time for a movie marathon.
