There’s never been a better time to watch Netflix’s Christmas thriller series Black Doves, especially now that season 2 is on the way. There are dozens of great Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season. Christmas movies span every genre, from dramas like It’s a Wonderful Life to action movies like Die Hard and comedies like The Holdovers. In fact, there are almost too many Christmas movies to choose from.
Conversely, there are relatively few Christmas shows. Fortunately, that means it’s much easier to tell which Christmas shows are worth watching and which are worth skipping. Aside from the MCU’s Hawkeye, which is a nearly perfect Christmas show, there’s one Christmas thriller series everyone should stream over the holidays: Netflix’s Black Doves, a spy thriller that’s equal parts jolly and deadly.
Black Doves Is A Great Christmas Thriller You Can Stream Now
If you want a Christmas show that can also get your heart pumping and keep you on the edge of your seat, Black Doves is a perfect choice. Black Doves follows Helen (Keira Knightley), a spy for a private espionage agency that is deep undercover as a prominent British politician’s wife. When her secret lover is killed, Helen contacts her old friend, a professional hitman named Sam (Ben Whishaw), to help her solve the murder.
There’s a lot to love about Black Doves. It has a uniquely twisty plot that’s full of surprises, a lot of great action-packed scenes, some great drama, and some stellar performances from the star-studded cast of Black Doves. It’s also not a typical thriller, however, as there is plenty of dark comedy, wholesome friendships, and even a heartwarming message about the holidays baked into the show.
The best part about Black Doves, however, is that it’s simply fun. Each episode is an adventure and there’s no telling what will come next. There’s also a very good chance it could make you laugh, cry, and gasp at different moments. It’s no wonder reviews for Black Doves are so good, and that it has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you need a new show to watch with the family over the holidays, you can’t go wrong with Black Doves.
Black Doves Season 2 Recently Began Production
As previously mentioned, there’s also no better time to watch Black Doves than this holiday season. Black Doves season 2 was confirmed even before the first season was released on Netflix. Additionally, Netflix announced that Black Doves season 2 began filming in London in November. Now is the perfect time to watch the first season, see why Black Doves is such a hit, and get ready for the next season’s release.
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The only bad news about Black Doves season 2 is that it won’t be here for a while. Given the fact it has only just begun production, coupled with the fact it’s inherently a Christmas show, means Netflix likely won’t release Black Doves season 2 until December 2027. Still, that does give you ample time to catch up on season 1 now so that you can dive right back in next holiday season.
Luckily, we already have some information about what to expect out of Black Doves season 2, which should help make the wait more bearable. Black Doves is adding a few new stars to its cast, including Babou Ceesay (Alien: Earth), Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049), and Ambika Mod (One Day), among others. Season 2 will also have all the thrills, laughs, and tender moments Black Doves fans have come to expect.
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December 5, 2024
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Netflix
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Lisa Gunning
