It’s almost a relief to watch a new Netflix series without having to worry about the next disappointing cancellation. At least that’s the case with the spy thriller Black Doves starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, whose sequel was already secured before the start. But what happens next for spy Helen and triggerman Sam? And when could the second season be seen? We have put together the most important information for you.
When does Black Doves season 2 start on Netflix?
Although the extension of Black Doves for Season 2 has been known since August 2024, there is also a small setback. So far it has Production of the new episodes has not yet started and filming is not expected to start until early 2025.
The production of the inaugural season took approximately four months. With a bit of luck, the second season of the spy thriller could appear on Netflix at the end of 2025. However, it seems realistic a start date of 2026.
What’s next? Black Doves Season 2 leaves Christmas behind
Warning, spoilers: In the finale of the first season, the two biggest mysteries came to a conclusion. Helen was able to track down the murderer of her lover Jason, the truth about the death of the Chinese ambassador was revealed and numerous people lost their lives. However, Minister Wallace Webb still has no idea that his wife is actually a spy and has been telling him a lie for 10 years.
What happens next for Helen and her best friend (and hitman) Sam is not yet known. However, series creator Joe Barton already promised in an interview with Netflix a big change for the series in season 2:
I am looking forward to it, [die Figuren] in spring or summer to see outside of the Christmas season! I have a lot of ideas, different spies that could be out there, different things they would do. We’ve only just scratched the surface of all these characters.
This means that Black Doves will say goodbye to the festive Christmas spirit in season 2. This was even prepared in episode 6: Reed already has reliable information that the current Prime Minister will resign next spring and Wallace as his successor at 10 Downing Street will move in. Helen remains an important asset for the Black Doves and must continue to play her role.
A lot will also have changed for Sam in season 2. Because at the end of the first season he takes a job with gangster Hector Newman, who was the result of Alex Clark’s death Power vacuum in London want to fill out yourself. However, he notes that the Clark empire is much larger and members of the clan could seek revenge at some point. So we can expect Sam (and Helen too) to face some deadly problems again in Season 2.