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,

Keira Knightley didn’t have an extensive background in the world of espionage before taking on the role of a wife, mother and spy in the new Netflix series “Black Doves.” That didn’t stop her from relating to the character because of the years Knightley has spent as an actress and a mom.

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

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

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

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.

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.