She has it all, and makes it look easy.

I will bleed you right fucking now.

Like Helen,Black Dovesis balancing two contrasting identities.

Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley

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As you might expect, one of these is a lot more fun to watch than the other.

Black Doveswas created by Joe Barton, whoseEngland-Japan culture-clash crime dramaGiri/Hajiwas a Netflix highlight of early pandemic days.

So lets tone down the judgment a tad, shall we?

If so, hopefully Barton leans even further into the parts that work best.

All six episodes ofBlack Dovesbegin streaming Dec. 5 on Netflix.

Ive seen all six.