Keira Knightley is back in Black Doves season 2 on Netflix this November

Netflix recently shared details in a recent showcase at Edinburgh Festival.

What can we expect from Black Doves season 2

We’ve been tracking the official news for a while. Season 1 appeared (and was set) in time for Christmas 2025. While we guessed a similar date for season 2, we are getting the show on November 5. We would say expect fireworks, but that’s probably too cheesy!

The information we have was gathered from What’s on Netflix and Geek Town. Please read those for full details. We understand a trailer was shown and will bring you that when Netflix makes it public. Details of plot and cast (some of which we knew) include:

Created by Joe Barton, the show follows Helen Webb, played by Keira Knightley, a wife and mother who also happens to be secretly passing government secrets to the covert Black Doves organisation. Unfortunately for Helen, her husband Wallace, played by Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch, The Crown), is now preparing to become Prime Minister, making the whole “secretly betraying the nation” side of her life somewhat more complicated.

Her handler Mrs. Reed, played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax), also finds herself under pressure when a ruthless plot emerges to undermine her position within the organisation. That brings Helen back together with her best friend Sam, played by Ben Whishaw, whose fortunes have taken something of a downturn. He’s been spending his time drinking lonely pints in Soho bars and accepting low-level hits before being dragged back into Helen’s orbit.

There’s plenty more information in the articles, and when Netflix drops an official press release we will confirm details and hopefully more.