The eagerly awaited spy thriller Black Doves, directed by Alex Gabassi and Lisa Gunning, is set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The series stars Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, alongside Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, and Andrew Koji in pivotal roles. All six episodes of the series will be released simultaneously on the premiere date, allowing viewers to enjoy this suspenseful tale without any delays.Set against the festive backdrop of London during Christmas, the series follows Helen Webb, a professional spy, who has been secretly passing on her politician husband's secrets to a shadowy organization, the Black Doves. When her lover is assassinated, Helen teams up with her mysterious friend Sam to uncover the truth, leading to the revelation of a vast conspiracy connecting London's underworld to a looming global crisis.Black Doves will air on Netflix at 12:00 a.m. PT/ 3:00 a.m. ET on December 5, 2024.Release schedule of Black Doves A still from the series (Image via Netflix)Black Doves Season 1 features six episodes that will drop together on Netflix on December 5, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. PT/ 3:00 a.m. ET. The following table briefly overviews the release date and time for the different time zones.Time ZoneDateTimePacific Time (PT)Thursday, December 5, 202412:00 amEastern Time (ET)Thursday, December 5, 20243:00 amCentral European Time (CET)Thursday, December 5, 20249:00 amIndian Standard Time (IST)Thursday, December 5, 20241:30 pmChina Standard Time (CST)Thursday, December 5, 20244:00 pmJapan Standard Time (JST) Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:00 pmAustralian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 pmIndochina Time (ICT) Thursday, December 5, 2024 3:00 pmWhat is the series all about?Set in London during Christmas, Black Doves is a thrilling and emotional story about secrets, loyalty, and dangerous endeavors. The series follows Helen Webb (played by Keira Knightley), a sharp and determined woman who appears to live a normal life as a wife and mother. But Helen is also a spy, secretly passing her politician husband’s information to a mysterious organization she serves called the Black Doves.When her lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is murdered, Helen’s life is thrown into chaos. Her spymaster, Reed (Sarah Lancashire), assigns Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) to protect her. Sam is a skilled assassin, but he has been out of action since a mission went terribly wrong in the past. Now back in London, he must navigate a city that has moved on without him while facing ghosts from his past.As Helen and Sam team up, they dive into a dangerous investigation to uncover who killed Jason and the reasons behind it. Their journey reveals a vast conspiracy connecting the criminal underworld of London to an escalating global crisis.With sharp action sequences, emotional twists, and a festive yet gritty backdrop, The series offers a fresh take on spy thrillers. It presents a story of friendship, sacrifice, and the lengths people can go to for those they care about.Cast of the seriesThe full cast list for Season 1 of the series includes:Keira Knightley as Helen WebbBen Whishaw as Sam YoungSarah Lancashire as ReedAndrew Buchan as Wallace WebbKathryn Hunter as Lenny LinesElla Lily Hyland as WilliamsGabrielle Creevy as EleanorOmari Douglas as MichaelAndrew Koji as Jason DaviesLuther Ford as HectorAdeel Akhtar as Richard EavesPaapa Essiedu as Elmore FitchWill there be a Season 2?Netflix officially announced during the Edinburgh TV Festival that this spy thriller will return with its second season. However, the number of episodes and other details, including the release date of the second season, have not been officially announced yet.Tune in to Netflix to watch Black Doves.