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When a spy posing as a politician's wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth — and vengeance.
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When a spy posing as a politician's wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth — and vengeance.
Cast, crew and production details
Keira KnightleyHelen Webb
Ben WhishawSam Young
Sarah LancashireMrs. Reed
Andrew BuchanWallace
Andrew KojiJason
Omari DouglasMichael
Sam TroughtonStephen Yarrick
Ella Lily HylandWilliams
Netflix
SISTERUnited KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
When politician's wife and undercover spy Helen Webb learns that her lover has been murdered, the Black Doves recruit an old friend to help protect her.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Adam Silver, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
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Episode 2
After reaching a dead end in the search for Jason's killer, Helen has to fight for her own life, while Sam receives a threat from his former employer.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu
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Episode 3
Memories of Sam's past come back to haunt him as he prepares to finish the job he started seven years ago. Wallace secretly meets with a Chinese envoy.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Adam Silver, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
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Episode 4
Investigations into the ambassador's death reach the highest corridors of power. Helen pays a risky visit to an old friend, and Sam faces a tough choice.
Directed by Lisa GunningWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Agnes O'Casey, Charlotte Rice-Foley
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Episode 5
With danger drawing closer, Sam takes refuge in the only safe place he knows. Reed issues an ultimatum, and Helen gets one step closer to the truth.
Directed by Lisa GunningWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Agnes O'Casey, Molly Chesworth
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Episode 6
Armed with evidence and bent on vengeance, Helen goes searching for the Clarks. As the conspiracy starts to unravel, she has a deadly decision to make.
Directed by Lisa GunningWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, Adam Silver, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Where to watch Black DovesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
