Netflix calls on this Oscar-nominated actress to attract subscribers: this spy thriller begins service at the end of 2024

News culture Netflix calls on this Oscar-nominated actress to attract subscribers: this spy thriller begins service at the end of 2024

The little murders of New Year's Eve

Somewhere between Christmas movie, spy thriller and romantic drama, Black Doves tells the story of Helen Webb, whose lover is mysteriously murdered by members of the London underworld. Helen, however, hides a secret: as a member of the British secret service, she decides to track down the killers, helped by one of her colleagues. Produced by Joe Barton, who previously collaborated with Netflix on the series Giri/Haji, Black Doves does not hesitate to highlight the presence of Keira Knightley in the main role of the series.

The actress, who achieved success with her role as Elizabeth Swann in the saga Pirate of the Caribbeanperhaps finds here her next major production, which has been less present on film sets in recent years. Indeed, Netflix previously revealed on social networks that the series, whose first season will have 6 episodes, will have a second season, even before its first broadcast.

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It therefore seems that Netflix has complete confidence in Joe Barton's next production, whose Giri/Haji had been the subject of undeniable critical success, accumulating 100% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. With a cast including not only Keira Knightley but also Andrew Koji (Warrior, Bullet Train), Ben Whishaw (Heavy rain, Paddington) et Kathryn Hunter (Andor, Megalopolis) Netflix is ​​trying to put all the chances on its side.

While it is not necessarily rare for a platform to validate the start of a second season even before the first is broadcast, it’s a practice that never ceases to raise eyebrows. Indeed, it can happen that a series is particularly poorly received from its beginnings, despite the assurance of its producers. On the other hand, it seems that these investments on the part of Netflix are linked to a desire to develop its catalog of works produced abroad and particularly in Europe. Over the years, Netflix has indeed acted as a defender of foreign productionsthe company not hesitating to invest heavily in non-American productions, sometimes with success. It remains to be seen if Black Doves will be a winning bet.