Black Doves

What it’s about

Helen Webb has spent ten years married to a politician while secretly working as a spy for the Black Doves, passing on her husband's secrets. When her lover Jason is murdered, Helen becomes a target herself. The organisation sends Sam, an old friend, to protect her. Together they investigate Jason's death and uncover a conspiracy that connects London's criminal world to an impending geopolitical crisis.

What hooks you

Keira Knightley stars as Helen, with Ben Whishaw as Sam and Sarah Lancashire as Reed. The series received a Golden Globe nomination for Knightley's performance. A cameo by Rat Scabies, drummer of The Damned, adds a distinctive touch.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy spy thrillers with personal stakes and a festive London backdrop, where political intrigue meets action and emotional tension.