Must-watch in the run-up to Christmas: the new Netflix agent series “Black Doves” with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw

„I wanted to kick ass!“, sagteKeira Knightleyon Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” In the past, the 39-year-old seemed to have a subscription to romantic roles (“Pride and Prejudice,” “Can a Song Save Your Life?”). In hersnew Netflix series “Black Doves”As Helen Webb, she gives some characters a run for their money. And watching her do it is really fun!

On the outside, Helen is an exemplary mother and housewife - in reality, she works as a spy for the Black Doves underground organization in London. When her lover is murdered, she seeks revenge. To protect her, her boss hires the hitman Sam Young (Ben Whishaw). But Helen's professional and private life are increasingly falling apart and her marriage to the British Defense Minister is being put to the test...

A central theme that runs throughout the series is the loyalty and friendship between Helen and Sam. Between all the bloody intrigues, their connection remains unshakable - they are each other's "ride or die", always taking risks for each other. In their joint quest for revenge for the death of Helen's lover, they show each other sides that no one else gets to see. Their connection is a loyal, inseparable friendship.

In “Black Doves,” women pull the strings. Not just in London's underground world. In addition to Helen, her boss Reed (Sarah Lancashire) and Alex Clark (Tracey Ullmann) play central roles - women you should really be afraid of. Both lead powerful organizations in the scene in a ruthless, elegant and self-confident manner. We like!

The cast of Black Doves is...Top Notch! In addition to the grandioseeven more faces look familiar. In the past, Ben Whishaw has played particularly androgynous and vulnerable roles wonderfully, for example Jean-Baptiste Grenouille in the film “Perfume”. Fun Fact: He also does the voice of Paddington Bear. Helen's dominant boss Reed is played by Sarah Lancashire. If you can't get enough of her, you should watch the police series "Happy Valley" - a must-watch. fans ofYou probably recognized Luther Ford, who plays Prince Harry in the final season. He is no longer unknown in the fashion world either, for example he was already a runway model foron the catwalk.

Black Doves is a British series. And the humor is correspondingly British. The dialogue in the Netflix series is pointed, quick, quick-witted and charming. This makes binge-watching even more fun!

The setting couldn't get us in the mood for Christmas better! The scenes take place in– between Christmas trees, snow and fairy lights, not only are Christmas carols sung, but also breakneck and bloody tasks are carried out.

Conclusion: A highly exciting, sometimes bloody, but also heartwarming series that is really great fun. Perfect for lazy pre-Christmas evenings on the couch. We are all the more pleased that Netflix has already confirmed a sequel! Take a look now –This way.