Virgin Radio: Black Doves Renewed for Second Season Ahead of Premiere

Virgin Radio: Black Doves Story Overview

Sarah Lancashire’s upcoming Netflix show Black Doves has been renewed for season 2 ahead of the first season’s release. The London-set series, which also stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, is due to premiere later this year, and focuses on a spy who sets out to uncover the truth behind the death of her lover. Netflix has now confirmed that a second season is already being lined up, writing on X (formerly Twitter): A reminder that Black Doves comes to Netflix later this year – and it's already been renewed for a second season!

Plot and Characters

The series centers around Knightley's character Helen, a spy passing secrets about her politician husband to the Black Doves organization. However, her life is turned upside down when her lover Jason is assassinated. Seeking answers, she turns to friend and assassin Sam (Whishaw), though he has his own challenges and a past that could haunt him.

• Mission Overview: Together, they undertake a mission that uncovers 'a vast, interconnected conspiracy'.
• Geopolitical Tension: The story links the murky underworld of London with a looming geopolitical crisis.

Cast and Production Insights

Happy Valley star Lancashire plays spymaster Reed, with a glimpse of the series unveiled earlier this year. Black Doves also stars Carnival Row's Andrew Buchan, It’s a Sin's Omari Douglas, Warrior's Andrew Koji, Andor's Kathryn Hunter, and Fool Me Once's Adeel Akhtar, while Giri/Haji’s Joe Barton created the show.

'I started writing the scripts for this show over last year’s Christmas holidays, fueled by turkey sandwiches and discarded bottles of cream liquor,' the show boss remarked. 'To be now going into production with a cast and crew full of people whose work I admire so much is unbelievably exciting, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to get to see this show come to life.'

Black Doves will premiere on Netflix later this year.