I'm a sucker for spy thrillers The genre is known for some pretty intense action scenes, characters with complex pasts, and suspense that makes you want to watch them over and over again So when I heard that Netflix would be delivering an all-new spy thriller show later this year, I was instantly intrigued

The show is called “Black Doves,” and Netflix has just teased details of what to expect, along with a release date; from the pictures I've seen so far on Netflix Tudum, “Black Doves” promises to be an action-packed thriller full of secrets, betrayal and action in the heart of Christmas London It promises to be action-packed In the vein of “London Spy” and “Killing Eve,” it has all the ingredients for an exciting binge

If you're a fan of clever spy dramas, this is definitely one show to keep on your radar Here's what we know so far about “Black Dove” and when you can watch it on streaming services

In “Black Dove,” Keira Knightley plays Helen Webb, a sharp, down-to-earth wife and mother, but also a skilled spy For the past decade, she has been leaking secrets about her politician husband to a group known as the Black Doves But when her secret lover Jason (Andrew Cage) is murdered, her mysterious boss Reed (Sarah Lancashire) brings in her old friends to protect her

That ally is Sam Young (Ben Whishaw), a sophisticated, smooth-talking hit man But after a disastrous mission, Sam leaves the game for a while and returns to London, which has shifted in his absence As his troubled past looms, his job is to protect Helen as she searches for the truth behind Jason's murder

Knightley spoke about the series at a UK press event in March, calling it “a very exciting spy thriller set at Christmas in London” Both she and Whishaw's characters are thrown into London's murky underworld

“Black Dove” will arrive on Netflix on December 5, 2024, making it the perfect early Christmas present The first season consists of six episodes, and I plan to be the first to watch it over the weekend If that's not enough, Netflix has already renewed the show for a second season, even before it premieres

In the meantime, make the most of the spooky season by watching these Halloween movies on Netflix; you can also check out Hulu's new Halloween movies

“Black Dove” will be available on Netflix on December 5