Netflix has officially confirmed that the hit spy thriller 'Black Doves' will return for a second season, with stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw making the announcement in a festive promotional video.
In the stylish announcement clip, Knightley and Whishaw appear in character at a Christmas-decorated bar, sharing champagne and revealing the show's renewal through a playful exchange. The duo sealed the announcement by dropping golden bullets into their champagne glasses, hinting at more intrigue to come.
The first season of 'Black Doves,' which premiered on Netflix this month, quickly climbed to the top spot on the streaming platform's charts. The series features Knightley as Helen Webb, a spy who passes her politician husband's secrets to a mysterious organization, while Whishaw plays Sam Young, a retired spy tasked with protecting her after her lover's assassination.
The show has garnered impressive acclaim, scoring a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes within 24 hours of its release. Its popularity extends to royal viewers, with Prince William revealing he and Princess Kate have been watching the series during the holiday season.
Writer and creator Joe Barton shared that work on season two is already underway in the writers' room. While the first season was set during Christmas, Barton indicated the next installment might move away from the winter setting, promising to show the characters "out of their winter coats."
While the release date for season two remains unannounced, production is scheduled to begin next year. The creative team aims to minimize the wait between seasons to maintain audience engagement with the story and characters.
The series' stellar cast includes Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, and Andrew Koji, delivered performances that helped establish 'Black Doves' as a fresh take on the spy thriller genre, earning comparisons to Die Hard while carving out its own unique identity.