Black Doves season three not yet greenlit but creator open to it

Summarised from HuffPost UK's report · Updated 8 Nov, 08:36 · Archive

Netflix has not officially renewed Black Doves for a third season, but creator Joe Barton says a writers' room is already set up and renewal discussions are ongoing.

Black Doves season two has returned to Netflix this week with eight episodes. Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw reprise their roles as Helen and Sam, lifelong best friends working for secret organisations.

Although Netflix has not yet officially renewed the British spy thriller for a third season, creator Joe Barton indicated in an interview with the Pilot TV podcast that the prospect is being actively discussed. He stated that renewal is 'an ongoing conversation' and that a writers' room has already been set up. According to Barton, Netflix has expressed support, telling him 'we'd love to re-commission it'. He added that 'everyone's at the whims of market forces', suggesting no decisions have been finalised. Barton also revealed that Netflix had renewed the show before season one even aired, describing the call for season two as 'exciting'.

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