Hideo Kojima Gives Official Verdict On Netflix’s Spy Action Thriller Series Black Doves Season 2

Hideo Kojima offers an official verdict on Netflix’s spy series.

The legendary Japanese video game designer is best known for creating the Metal Gear franchise, which established him as one of the medium’s most influential auteurs. His video games are renowned for their cinematic style, inspired by his own lifelong passion for film; he frequently shares his thoughts on new releases such as DC’s Clayface, Supergirl, Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Now, on X, Hideo Kojima shared his review of Black Doves season 2, which was just released on Netflix on November 5. The video game designer absolutely loved the show, claiming that its second season surpasses the first and is eagerly awaiting more – singling out season 2’s emotional depth, action-packed finale, outstanding cast, and brilliant writing. Read his full review below:

Black Doves was so good that I ended up binge-watching the rest of Season 2 in one sitting. Season 1 was great, but Season 2 takes it to a whole new level. For fans of British spy thrillers, this is an absolute treat. The story beautifully captures the lies, love and hate, sadness, loneliness, and loyalty of spies and assassins, building up to an action-packed finale. Above all, Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are simply outstanding. Kathryn Hunter as the handler of hired killers and Ella Lily Hyland as an assassin are also fantastic. Every single character is brilliantly written and brought to life. I could watch this forever. I really hope there’s another season. Highly recommended! 👍🫶

Black Doves was so good that I ended up binge-watching the rest of Season 2 in one sitting. Season 1 was great, but Season 2 takes it to a whole new level. For fans of British spy thrillers, this is an absolute treat. The story beautifully captures the lies, love and hate, sadness, loneliness, and loyalty of spies and assassins, building up to an action-packed finale. Above all, Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are simply outstanding. Kathryn Hunter as the handler of hired killers and Ella Lily Hyland as an assassin are also fantastic. Every single character is brilliantly written and brought to life. I could watch this forever. I really hope there’s another season. Highly recommended! 👍🫶

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Created by Joe Barton, Black Doves stars Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, the wife of Britain’s Prime Minister who lives a double life as a spy. When her secret lover is murdered by London’s underworld, her employer – a shadowy organization that steals and sells secrets to the highest bidder – sends in Sam (Ben Whishaw), an old friend, to protect her and help investigate the killing.

Black Doves cast also includes Sarah Lancashire in a main role alongside Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji, Omari Douglas, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Isabella Wei, Adam Silver, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Agnes O’Casey, Tai Yin Chan, Charlotte Rice-Foley, Taylor Sullivan, Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu, Andy Cheung, Kathryn Hunter, Luther Ford, Finn Bennett, Dan Li, and Adeel Akhtar in supporting roles.

Hideo Kojima isn’t the only one praising Black Doves season 2, which boasts a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score (surpassing season 1’s 92%), with critics commending its mix of dark comedy, bloody action, and twisty espionage, as Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw continue to shine. Season 2 also has a 69% audience score, surpassing season 1’s 64%.

In ScreenRant‘s Black Doves season 2 review, Sean Morrison claims that it loses “some of its unique identity in trying to replicate the thrills of James Bond and John Wick.” He continues, “If Black Doves season 1 was Casino Royale, meaning a clever and emotional reinterpretation of the spy genre, season 2 is Spectre: a slightly underwhelming return to form.”

For those who haven’t already watched it, Kojima’s glowing endorsement might be enough to convince curious viewers to give Black Doves a shot, with two seasons now streaming on Netflix.

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