I mean, a really horrific story, much darker than this.

That was really part of, I think, the inspiration for it as well."

Add this to the ever-brilliant Whishaw putting in a top-tier performance andBlack Dovesis well worth your time.

Keira Knightley in Black Doves

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Joe Barton, creator ofBlack Doves, admits the series' lead character was inspired by a real-life scandal.

it’s possible for you to catch the series on Netflix on December 5.

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Black Doves is a drama series that centers on the complex interplay of espionage and personal relationships. Focused on Helen Webb, a seasoned spy striving to balance her covert missions with a turbulent family life, the series delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. Starring Keira Knightley, it examines the moral ambiguities faced by those who live double lives in service to their countries.

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