Starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, Netflix spy thriller series Black Doves reclaimed the number-one spot worldwide upon its return on November 5, Collider reported.
The series premiered in 2024 to 10.8 million views and quickly reclaimed the streamer’s viewership crown. According to Netflix data cited by Collider, the show clocked 3.8 million views in the first three days of its latest release.
Comparing streaming gaps
Streaming platforms face distinct viewership drops when long gaps occur between seasons. Netflix series The Gentlemen witnessed a 45% drop in opening-week viewership due to a two-year gap between releases.
Prime Video action series Reacher aired its fourth season this year with record numbers after maintaining a consistent yearly schedule. Meanwhile, Prime Video series The Terminal List spent four years off the air and failed to crack the standard 1 billion minutes watched milestone upon its return.
Like Apple TV’s Slow Horses, maintaining momentum requires strict scheduling. Apple TV series Slow Horses has aired six seasons since 2022 because Apple enforces strict production schedules by producing two seasons simultaneously.
Black Doves season 2 earns high Rotten Tomatoes scores
The second season of Black Doves holds a Certified Fresh 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, improving upon Season 1’s 92% rating. The series consists of six episodes per season, mirroring the episode count of Slow Horses.
“Black Doves takes flight once more in this fun-fueled second season where Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw reign in the proceedings with verifiably pristine performances,” the Rotten Tomatoes consensus said. The cast also features Sarah Lancashire, Sam Riley, Ambika Mod, and Babou Ceesay under the direction of Lisa Gunning, following its initial December 5, 2024 release on Netflix.
Catching up on six episodes presents a manageable time commitment for new viewers.
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