‘Black Doves’ Review: Festive Violence, Bloody Spycraft, and the London Underworld

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney protect their secret identities as they recap ‘Black Doves,’ the Netflix spy thriller starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. They discuss their overall impressions of the series, why it works so well as a binge, and point out their favorite kill of the show (9:21). Along the way, they rank their top five performances from the season and talk through their thoughts on how ‘Love Actually’ has aged over the years (18:35). Later, they unpack how the various plotlines set ‘Black Doves’ up for a potential second season (54:45).

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.

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