Netflix has officially announced that production is now underway for the highly anticipated second season of its hit spy thriller, Black Doves.
The streaming giant confirmed the news on November 18, 2025, sending a wave of excitement through the show's dedicated fanbase. The announcement also included the full, star-studded cast list, confirming the return of its leading actors.
Returning Cast and Treacherous New Plot
The unmissable series, which first became a sensation upon its release in December 2024, will see Keira Knightley reprise her role as Helen Webb, a professional secret agent. Her character remains deeply embedded in a dangerous double life, betraying state secrets to the clandestine organisation known as the Black Doves.
This season, the stakes are higher than ever. Helen's husband, politician Wallace Webb (played by Andrew Buchan), is on the cusp of becoming Prime Minister, forcing Helen to navigate a more perilous path. The official synopsis from Netflix teases a complex web of intrigue and betrayal.
"Helen’s enigmatic handler Mrs Reed (Sarah Lancashire) is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves," the preview states. "Helen is reunited with her best friend Sam (Ben Whishaw). The once high-end triggerman is now reduced to lonely drinks in Soho bars and low-rate hits."
Loyalties Tested and Trust Shattered
As Helen and Sam join forces once more to search for answers, the very foundations of their world begin to crumble. The new season promises to weaponise loyalties and shatter trust, with the fight to protect their loved ones potentially costing them everything.
Netflix assures fans that the new instalment will retain all the explosive wit of Series 1. The mission will lead the duo back to old friends and enemies, forcing them to confront the dark decisions and painful sacrifices of their pasts. Their journey is set to take them right to the heart of the mysterious Black Doves organisation.
Full Cast List Confirmed
Alongside the central trio of Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire, a host of familiar faces are confirmed to return. The full cast list for Season 2 includes Andrew Buchan, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey, and Molly Chesworth.
While the confirmation that Season 2 is now in production is major news for subscribers, Netflix has yet to announce an official release date. Fans will have to stay tuned for further updates on when they can expect the next chapter of this gripping thriller to hit their screens.
