Netflix spy thriller Black Doves starring Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw will return for a second series.

The first instalment saw Oscar-nominated actress Knightley portray Helen Webb, a dedicated wife, mother and professional spy who has been passing on her politician husband’s secrets for 10 years to the organisation she works for – the Black Doves.

After her lover Jason is assassinated, she sets out on a mission to investigate who killed him with Sam Young, a Champagne-drinking assassin played by Bafta-winning Whishaw.

Set against the backdrop of London at Christmastime, together they uncover a vast conspiracy that links London to a looming geopolitical crisis.

Netflix releases Black Doves series 2 teaser

In a new clip posted by Netflix on Friday (December 20), Knightley can be seen meeting Whishaw at a bar which is decked out with festive decorations.

She greets him with “Merry Christmas” to which he replies “hello darling” before giving her a kiss on the cheek.

As they clink glasses of fizz, Knightley says: “Here’s to Black Doves season one”, before Whishaw adds: “Don’t forget season two, darling.”

The pair then unwrap small parcels which contain what appear to be bullets, and after staring at the small pellets they both drop them into their full glasses.

Alongside the clip, the streamer added: “Black Doves Season 2 is coming, darlings.”

Black Doves full cast

The following actors feature in Black Doves season one, according to Netflix:

  • Keira Knightley as Helen Webb
  • Ben Whishaw as Sam Young
  • Sarah Lancashire as Reed
  • Andrew Buchan as Wallace Webb
  • Kathryn Hunter as Lenny Lines
  • Ella Lily Hyland as Williams
  • Gabrielle Creevy as Eleanor
  • Omari Douglas as Michael
  • Andrew Koji as Jason Davies
  • Luther Ford as Hector
  • Adeel Akhtar as Richard Eaves
  • Paapa Essiedu as Elmore Fitch

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Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country), Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air) and Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run) are the additional cast members set to feature.

How to watch Black Doves

Netflix has not yet confirmed the return date for Black Doves but fans know it’s on its way.

In the meantime, you can catch up with season one on Netflix.