Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo

Black Doves official teaser trailer

Subscribers have been treated to a sneak peek of an exciting new thriller series featuring Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley and Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire.

The upcoming spy drama, set during the festive season, is due to hit Netflix in December, perfectly timed for the holiday period.

Pirates of the Caribbean actress Knightley takes the lead in the six-part first season of Black Doves, playing a covert operative and devoted mother assigned a high-risk mission - and Netflix has already announced plans for a second season.

Meanwhile, Paddington star Whishaw adopts a more hard-hitting role as Knightley's ally, with Happy Valley's BAFTA-winning Lancashire playing their spymaster.

A teaser trailer for the series showcases close-up shots of Knightley and Wishaw, both sporting bloodied faces.

Netflix unveils look at new thriller with Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo (Image: NETFLIX)

Lancashire's ominous voiceover accompanies the clips: "I'm looking to hire someone. No one knows if they can really do it until they try.

"And then they find out pretty quick. You sure this is what you want?" The trailer concludes by revealing the official release date as Thursday, December 5th.

An official summary for the potential Netflix blockbuster states: "Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, BLACK DOVES is a sharp, action-filled, and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice", reports the Mirror.

"It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother - and professional spy.

"For 10 years, she's been passing on her politician husband's secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire), calls in Helen's old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to keep her safe.

A chilly new crime drama just in time for the holidays (Image: NETFLIX)

"Together, Helen and Sam set off on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis."

More footage and details for the series will likely be released in a trailer closer to Black Doves' release date.

Until then, the full scope of this intriguing conspiracy thriller is being kept under wraps.

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Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley are partners in Black Doves (Image: NETFLIX)

Giri/Haji creator Joe Barton is behind the series so Black Doves is sure to be an absolute must-watch for fans of dark and gripping crime dramas.

Plus, the show has already been renewed for a second season so Netflix must be confident this could be their next big hit.

Black Doves will be released Thursday, December 5th on Netflix.

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Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo

Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo

Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo

Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo

Netflix unveils first look at new thriller led by Happy Valley star and Hollywood duo