The Dovekeepers (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, The Dovekeepers is a drama series.

What it’s about. Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The events are recounted from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets. This four-hour limited event series is based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel.

Who’s in it. The Dovekeepers stars Cote De Pablo as Shirah, Rachel Brosnahan as Yael, Kathryn Prescott as Aziza and Diego Boneta as Amram, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Dovekeepers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dovekeepers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dovekeepers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.