The ‘must-watch’ spy thriller keeps viewers hooked from start to finish
One Day star Ambika Mod is also featured in this season(Image: Netflix)
Six new episodes of the ‘unbelievably entertaining’ show are now on Netflix.
Black Doves season two brings viewers back into a world of espionage and dangerous secrets. At the centre of the thriller is Helen, who is married to the UK’s Defence Secretary but secretly works for a spy organisation.
When the drama debuted in 2024, Helen’s secret life with the Black Doves came under threat when her lover was killed by London’s criminal underworld. With her cover at risk, the organisation sent her old friend Sam to protect her.
With Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw back as Helen and Sam, the second series raises the stakes for Helen’s double life. Her husband Wallace, played by Andrew Buchan, becomes Prime Minister, leaving her trying to maintain her cover as his political career reaches new heights.
The new series launched with six fresh episodes last week and has rapidly ascended the rankings on Netflix. It currently occupies the Number One spot on the popular TV shows chart, and has secured a near-flawless 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Fans have been left thoroughly impressed by the latest series, with one IMDb user raving: “Fast-paced thriller. Excellent cast, well acted. The acting is very good, as is the directing. Great locations and fine camera work. Couldn’t ask for better. If you are looking for an evening binge, this is it! Enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. I thought the first series was good, but the second is so much better. The characters (mostly) felt very realistic,” reports the Express.
Someone else praised: “Love it, love it, love it. Had to binge-watch series two. So glad Ambika Mod got a well-deserved break after One Day. Her character was fun but dangerous. Hope she continues to be popular. Everything unfolds in this series and keeps you guessing until the very last episode.”
A third supporter shared: “Okay. So originally, I gave this show an 8, thinking it was very good. I’ve now watched season 2 and find myself absolutely loving it. It’s crazy, completely absurd, and unbelievably entertaining. The acting is top-notch. This series is up there with Slow Horses, representing the best of what TV has to offer those of us who love a good shootout and a little comedy. Supporting characters Williams and Eleanor – completely ridiculous – amazingly comedic.”
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While another impressed viewer said: “10/10. Thrilling, Chilling, Brilliant. This is genuinely one of the best TV shows I’ve ever watched, and I really don’t say that lightly. Incredible performances all-round, fantastic storylines; simply must-watch TV. Killing Eve on steroids, except darker and with the suspense and shock factor turned up to 11. BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT.”
Devotees are already clamouring to know whether the show will return for a third series, yet Netflix has so far remained tight-lipped about the thriller’s future.
Black Doves is available to stream now on Netflix.