Netflix’s Black Doves left us with more questions than answers in its first season, especially about Helen’s dark and mysterious past. As we eagerly await Season 2, one subplot stands out: Helen’s confession about her abusive stepfather and the shocking twist that she might have killed him.
Helen’s stepsister Bonnie Weir played a crucial role in her backstory. Helen’s mother married Bonnie’s father when Helen was a teenager, making the girl's stepsisters for three years. But their relationship took a tragic turn when Bonnie was accused of killing her biological father and sentenced to life in prison.
Helen’s confession rewrote the story we thought we knew. Until the finale, viewers believed Bonnie was responsible for her father’s death. However, Helen admitted she was the one who killed him, not Bonnie. Her escape from London for 10 years was likely an effort to avoid suspicion.
The revelation about Helen’s stepfather
In the Season 1 finale, Helen made a jaw-dropping confession to Alex and Trent Clark at their safe house. She said that her stepfather was abusive and an alcoholic. She also revealed that he's taken away someone whom she loved so this pain fueled her decision to kill him.
Was Helen acting alone, or was Bonnie involved? One theory suggests Helen and Bonnie might have worked together to avenge the death of Helen’s mother, possibly at the hands of her stepfather. Another possibility is that Helen framed Bonnie to cover her tracks.
Helen’s decision to leave London for a decade speaks volumes about her guilt and fear of being discovered. During this time, she adopted the name Daisy Bradshaw, creating a new life for herself as a translator.
It’s unclear if Bonnie was involved in the crime or if Helen deliberately pinned the blame on her. Bonnie’s imprisonment raises questions about justice and the true nature of their sisterly bond.
The name Daisy Bradshaw symbolizes Helen’s desire to start fresh. However, her interview at a corporate firm in 2014 hinted that her past wasn’t as buried as she thought.
The interviewer who uncovered Helen’s family secrets knew more than she let on. This revelation added another layer of suspense, suggesting Helen’s past might still catch up with her.
Did Helen’s stepfather kill her mother? If so, Helen’s actions might have been driven by revenge. This theory could explain her decision to confront him, leading to his death.
Despite her hardened exterior, Helen carries the weight of her violent past and her stepsister’s unjust imprisonment. These emotional scars make her a deeply relatable character.
Season 2 could explore Bonnie’s side of the story and whether she’s truly guilty. It might also dive deeper into Helen’s motives and the secrets she still hides. Helen’s transformation from a survivor of abuse to a skilled secret agent reflects her resilience. Her ability to navigate a double life is both her strength and her curse.
Helen’s story in Black Doves is a complex web of lies, betrayal, and survival. As we anticipate Season 2, the unanswered questions about her past keep us hooked. Will Bonnie’s innocence be proven? And how will Helen’s actions come back to haunt her? Only time will tell.