Well, here we are, then. The grand finale of Black Dove. After the blistering pace of the last installment, the pressure was truly on for this one to stick the landing, and by Jove, for the most part, it did.
Ep 6 was a proper culmination, tying up a good many of the tangled threads that have kept us gripped. The pacing was, once again, commendably sharp, delivering the high-stakes confrontations and emotional beats with precision. It felt earned, rather than rushed, as the consequences of Helen (Keira Knightley) and Sam's (Ben Whishaw) desperate gambits finally came home to roost. The script managed to deliver some genuinely impactful moments, providing satisfying answers to key questions without feeling like a mere exposition dump.
Knightley and Whishaw, as expected, were nothing short of brilliant. Their performances throughout this final hour were compelling, showcasing the toll this whole ordeal has taken, while also hinting at where their complex relationship might go next. The direction kept things taut, ensuring the tension never quite let up.
As for the ending itself, it felt largely appropriate. It delivered a sense of closure for this particular arc, offering consequences that felt earned by the characters' choices. However, it also cleverly leaves just enough tantalising questions dangling to suggest there's more story to tell. It avoids the pitfall of tying everything up in a neat bow, which, for a spy thriller, often feels disingenuous. While not every single loose end is snipped clean, the major narrative beats are resolved in a way that feels true to the series' tone.
A strong finish to a surprisingly engaging season. Could have been a 9/10 if not for the last 10 min of nothing.
