Netflix has released the official Black Doves trailer for the upcoming spy thriller starring Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire. All six episodes will be available for streaming starting on December 5.
“Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, the series is a sharp, action-filled, and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice. It follows Helen Webb, a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy,” reads the synopsis. “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 is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed, calls in Helen’s old friend Sam to keep her safe. Together, Helen and Sam set off on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.”
Check out the Black Doves trailer below (watch more trailers):
What happens in the Black Doves trailer?
The video features Knightley’s Helen Webb, whose secret identity as a professional spy has been compromised after her secret lover is murdered. It also highlights some of the show’s action-packed thrilling sequences, as she’ll do everything she can for revenge and to protect her family.
The Black Doves is a six-part thriller written, created, and executive produced by Joe Barton. The cast also includes Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once), Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show), Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country), Luther Ford (The Crown), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love), Adam Silver (The Diplomat) Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run), Gabrielle Creevy (Three Women), and Omari Douglas (Rye Lane).
The series is executive produced by Knightley, Jane Featherstone, and Chris Fry, with Alex Gabassi and Lisa Gunning serving as directors. Harry Munday is also producing the spy series. It is a production of Sister and Noisy Bear.