Keira Knightley gets her own Slow Horses with Black Doves, a six-part espionage series which proves that the Brits remain the undisputed masters of spy fiction. Far glossier than its ragamuffin Apple TV+ compatriot,

Black Doves is a highly anticipated Netflix series that follows a spy who poses as a politician's wife - and here is everything you need to know

Netflix's new spy thriller Black Doves is set to premiere on the streaming platform this week and stars Keira Knightley in the lead role of Helen Webb

Keira Knightley is perfectly cast in Netflix's ambitious and engaging spy thriller that packs uniquely strong punches with a few forceful whiffs.

The actress shines as an undercover operative married to an unsuspecting politician, with Ben Whishaw as her hitman partner in crime.

Gritty spy thrillers aren't the usual Christmas fare, but new Netflix drama Black Doves does have a festive setting. It stars Keira Knightley, who had the standout role in the great Christmas film Love Actually, and Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington, playing against type as a gun-toting hitman.

Black Doves sees UK television's darling Sarah Lancashire, fresh off her BAFTA win for Best Actress in the BBC's Happy Valley and being awarded Special Recognition at the NTAs, in her first foray into the world of streaming.

For a gentle watch over the festive period, Apple launches its beguiling docuseries Secret Lives of Animals, narrated by Hugh Bonneville, while the ideal Christmas watch is, undoubtedly, Ncuti Gatwa’s Dr Who Christmas special,

Get ready for a thrilling December on Netflix with over 40 original titles, including the much-anticipated series 'Black Doves' starring Keira Knightley. From action-packed dramas to insightful docu-series,

If you've been watching the show and wondering where you recognise the cast from, we've got all the details on their characters and previous roles. As a reminder of the Netflix Black Doves cast: Andrew plays Helen's politician husband Wallace,