Hideo Kojima shared his impressions on X of the second season of “Black Doves,” which was released on Netflix on November 5. The Metal Gear Solid creator is confident that the continuation of the British spy thriller managed to surpass the original:
“‘Black Doves’ was so good that I watched the remaining episodes of the second season in one sitting. The first season was great, but the second takes the series to a whole new level. For fans of British spy thrillers, it’s a real treat. In a story of spies and contract killers, lies, love and hate, sadness, loneliness, and loyalty are beautifully conveyed. And it all leads to an action-packed finale. Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are especially good. Kathryn Hunter as the assassin handler and Ella Lily Hyland as a hitwoman are also magnificent. Every character is brilliantly written and comes alive on screen. I could watch this endlessly. I really hope there will be another season. Highly recommended!”
In the plot, Helen Webb, the wife of a British politician, secretly passes state secrets to a spy organization. In the second season, her husband is preparing to become prime minister, while a conspiracy is brewing against her handler. To uncover who is behind it, Helen once again teams up with an old friend—hitman Sam.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season holds a 95% positive critic score and a 65% positive audience rating. Series creator Joe Barton has already assembled a team of writers to work on the third season, although Netflix has not yet officially renewed the show.