Keira Knightley’s new Netflix spy thriller ‘Black Doves’ has a near perfect score from critics

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Keira Knightley’s new Netflix spy thriller Black Doves has a near perfect score from critics following its release this week.The drama, which also stars Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire, currently stands at 97 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics giving the show rave reviews.The show’s synopsis reads: “Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, Black Doves is a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice.

It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy.“For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves.

When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire), calls in Helen’s old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to keep her safe.

Together, Helen and Sam set off on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.”The show earned a four star review from The Guardian who praised the show’s “fantastic performances”.