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‘Black Doves’ Review: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw Shine in Netflix’s Darkly Festive Spy Thriller

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Daniel Fienberg
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A spy thriller with a festive twist as Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw navigate the high-stakes world of corporate espionage and personal betrayals.
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  • Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw deliver standout performances as a spy couple haunted by past failures, with their electric chemistry grounding the show's tonal shifts.
  • The drama cleverly blends the gritty realities of the spy genre with the trappings of a Christmas drama, creating a uniquely dark and thrilling holiday experience.
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Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Kathryn Hunter, Omari Douglas, Joe Barton, Wallace, Jason, Michael, Lenny, Williams, Eleanor, Alex, Netflix, MI5, MI6, CIA, Black Doves, Lenny's crime organization, Black Doves
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