Fans of Peacock’s breakout hitman thriller seriesThe Day of the Jackalshould check out this sleek and humorous Netflix spy show starring Keira Knightley.Knightley, best known for her roles inPirates of the CaribbeanandPride and Prejudice, made her Netflix debut in the series.
Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne gives a chilling and sophisticated performance as The Jackal inThe Day of the Jackal,a modern adaptation of the classic novel written by Frederick Forsyth. The series earned an Emmy during its first season, leading to Peacock ordering a second season of the celebrated show.
Netflix’s Black Doves Is Another Great Spy Thriller Like The Day Of The Jackal
Black Doves Features Keira Knightley In A Secret Spy Organization
Fans who enjoyed Eddie Redmayne inThe Day of the Jackalwill also appreciate Netflix’s Keira Knightley spy thriller,Black Doves.Black Dovesseason 1 consists of just six episodes, each just under an hour apiece, making it the perfect binge-watch for a low-key weekend.
InBlack Doves, Knightley stars as Helen Webb, an elite member of the secret spy organization known as the Black Doves. Although the series is primarily set in London, theBlack Doveshave an international network that is motivated by money, not politics or nationalist interests.
In addition to Knightley, the cast ofBlack Dovesalso includesBen Whishaw, who notably played Q in three of Daniel Craig’sJames Bondfilms, Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), and Andrew Koji (Bullet Train).
The biggest difference betweenThe Day of the JackalandBlack Dovesis certainly its tone. The Day of the Jackal is very sleek, serious, and sophisticated, similar toMichael Fassbender’s recent spy seriesThe Agency.Black Doves, on the other hand, is more punchy with its humor and characters, and is certainly more emotional and melodramatic at times.
Black Dovesseason 1 earned an impressiveRotten Tomatoescritic score of 94%, surpassing that ofThe Day of the Jackal(which earned an 85%). However,Jackal’saudience score (76%) is considerably higherthan that ofBlack Dovesat 64%.
Black Doves & The Day Of The Jackal Both Have Long Waits Before Returning For Season 2
The Day Of the Jackal Season 2 May Be Released Sometime In 2026
BothThe Day of the JackalandBlack Doveshave yet to begin production on a second season. Redmayne recently stated that it will probably be a while before fans get a second season.He’s set to appear in the Sam Esmail conspiracy thriller moviePanic Carefullyalongside Julia Roberts, Brian Tyree Henry, and Elizabeth Olsen.
We might not see season 2 of either of these shows until late 2026 or early 2027.
BothThe Day of the JackalandBlack Dovesended their first seasons in December 2024, which was not that long ago. While some shows likeThe Bearhave annual releases, neitherBlack DovesnorThe Day of the Jackalwill be following that route. We might not see season 2 of either of these shows until late 2026 or early 2027.
