2024 · Series
Black Doves (Season 2)
The second series of Joe Barton's London spy thriller, as Helen keeps passing secrets to the Black Doves while her husband closes in on becoming prime minister.
Released Thu, 5 Nov, 2026
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 15 November 2026, Black Doves (Season 2) is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
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The story
Helen Webb is married to the UK's defence secretary, but for years she has secretly passed his secrets to the Black Doves, a spies-for-hire organisation. When her lover is killed, her employers send Sam, an old friend and hitman, to protect her. In series 2, Helen's husband Wallace is about to become prime minister, making her double life more dangerous than ever. Her handler Mrs Reed is caught up in a plot against her, and Helen reunites with Sam as loyalties are tested.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
For viewers who like twisty British spy thrillers with dark humour. Netflix rates it A for violence and language, and series 2 follows on directly from series 1, so start there.
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Background
Black Doves is a British spy thriller created and written by Joe Barton for Netflix, made by Sister and Barton's company Noisy Bear. Series 1 premiered on 5 December 2024, and Netflix renewed it for a second series before that premiere. Keira Knightley was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama for her role as Helen.
Series 2 was released in full on 5 November 2026, with Julian Farino and Kieron Hawkes directing. Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire and Andrew Buchan return, and the new cast includes Ambika Mod as Black Doves agent Laila, Neve Campbell, Sam Riley, Sylvia Hoeks and Babou Ceesay. Knightley told Tudum that Helen is "a worm on a hook this season". Netflix India lists English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu audio, along with a Hindi audio-description track.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Spy thriller, Drama
- Certificate
- A (Netflix rating)
- Director
- Julian Farino, Kieron Hawkes
- Cast
- Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Ambika Mod
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Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Black Doves (Season 2) in India?
- As of 15 November 2026, Black Doves (Season 2) is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Black Doves (Season 2) available in Hindi?
- Yes. Black Doves (Season 2) was made in English, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Netflix.
- Is Black Doves (Season 2) suitable for children?
- Black Doves (Season 2) has a CBFC A (Netflix rating) certificate.