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There is a scene where the characters are discussing their favorite Christmas movies

Scenario

Helen embarks on a passionate affair with a man who has no idea what her secret identity is. Caught in the crosshairs when her lover falls victim to the dangerous London underworld, Helen's employer's calls in Sam to protect her..

This is presumably because Keira Knightly stars in it

None of them mentioned Love, Actually, a very popular Christmas movie. Featured in Graham Norton likes: Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jalen Ngonda (2024).

My Review- Black Doves Streaming on Netflix My Rating

8.5/10Remember those great British sentimental Christmas movies like Love Actually and Last Christmas well Black Doves amazingly has a few of those holiday moments in its six dramatic episodes.I say amazingly because this British espionage thriller has some very violent moments featuring shootings , executions and some very dark moments however these scenes are almost comic like or perhaps like many i have become a little desensitised to violence on television and movies.Black Doves skilfully directed by Alex Gabassi and Lisa Gunning and written by Joe Barton stars Ben Whishaw ,Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire all in top form playing very shadowy characters with double lives working together and independently in a quest to solve the assassination of a prominent Chinese Diplomat.Playing a very different role from anything I've seen him play previously Ben Wishaw plays Sam Young friend of Helen Webb played by Keira Nightly .These two unlikely trained assassins work for their ruthless boss Reed played by Sarah Lancashire in another splendid departure from her usual Police Inspector roles.Reed is a real scene stealer in Black Doves as she sells secrets to the highest bidder regardless of any National loyalty.Black Doves is fast moving with many interesting characters including Helen's husband Wallace and influential and ambitious politician who is oblivious to his wife' s double life until the dramatic conclusion.The other supporting role I enjoyed was played by Kathryn Hunter as Lenny Lines another ruthless assassin recruiter.As I mentioned earlier I was surprised by some of the lighter touches of snow scenes Christmas songs and present giving around the tree that I felt added another dimension to what could have been a very dark series. I suspect and hope we will see another series of Black Doves it's a quality production..

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