Netflix's Black Doves is returning for a second season – here is everything we know about the new series.19:15, 03 Jul 2026Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire returns as the formidable Reed in Black Doves Season 2.‌Netflix's critically-acclaimed thriller Black Doves is set to return for a second series, following the titular spies-for-hire organisation. Commissioned for a second run before it had even aired in 2024, the show was warmly received by critics and earned Keira Knightley a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a TV Drama.‌The opening season on Netflix saw spy Helen (Knightley) discover that her secret identity was under threat following the murder of her forbidden lover. Her handler Reed (Sarah Lancashire) called upon Sam (Ben Whishaw), Helen's old friend, to keep her safe.‌The finale delivered some jaw-dropping twists, not least the revelation that Reed's daughter had been working as the nanny to Helen's children. Here is everything we know so far about Season 2.Is there a release date for Black Doves Season 2?At the time of writing, no official release date has been confirmed, though Good Housekeeping reported it is expected to land before the end of 2026.‌Production on Season 2 got under way in London around November 2025, with filming scheduled to conclude following a 20-week shoot in mid-February 2026.What will Black Doves Season 2 be about?Season 2 will follow Helen's husband Wallace (Andrew Buchan) as he prepares to take on the perilous role of Prime Minister. Once more, Helen reunites with her closest friend, Sam, with Netflix's official synopsis revealing: "As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponised, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything."‌The programme's creator, Joe Barton, said: "I couldn't be more excited to delve back into the world of our murderous little spy family."To have so many [members] of our amazing cast returning and also being able to add some of my absolute favourite actors into the mix is such a great joy. Downing Street will never be the same."Who's joining the cast of Black Doves Season 2?‌While familiar faces from the show are making their comeback, several fresh additions have joined the cast, including One Day star Ambika Mod as Laila, an "acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent sent to help Helen on a mission".Control actor Sam Riley portrays Patrick, an emissary from a secretive organisation offering Sam a potential way out.Alien: Earth's Babou Ceesay takes on the role of Mr Conteh, a Black Doves executive harbouring hidden agendas.Article continues belowSee actress Sylvia Hoeks features as Katia Chernov, alongside The Lincoln Lawyer's Neve Campbell as Cecile Mason.Completing the line-up are Ant-Man and the Wasp actor Goran Kostic as Alexi Chernov and Not Safe for Work actor Samuel Barnett as Jerry.Black Doves series 2 will stream on Netflix.