Viewers are eager to find out what happened to Sam’s father, Frank, in the British spy thriller series, Black Doves. The series centers around Helen Webb, portrayed by Keira Knightley, whose secret identity is threatened after her lover gets killed by London’s underworld. Her employer recruits her old friend Sam to protect her. However, the recent premise observes Sam battling his past concerning his father while getting ready to complete unfinished business.
Here are the details of what happened to Sam’s father.
Did Sam kill his father in Black Doves?
Yes, Sam kills his father in Black Doves.
Episode 3, titled “The Coming Night,” features a flashback scene, highlighting Ben Whishaw’s Sam Young early assassin years. He was brought up in a violent environment, wherein his father was a blood-hungry assassin. Learning from the best, he had the blood of the assassin running in his veins and was passionate about this business. Growing up, he eventually becomes a contract killer for his first client, Lenny.
However, Lenny strategically wanted to test Sam’s assassin abilities, witnessing if he had the courage in him to kill his father. She was aware that if Sam completed her request, it would serve as an example of his loyalty and dedication towards her and the business in general.
But, Sam isn’t a killer who would kill anyone on Lenny’s commands. He plays by morality and will murder only those who he believes have done wrong. Nonetheless, Lenny provides him valid explanation to kill his father. She doesn’t give out much information on his father’s deeds but mentions that he “crossed a line.”
Those words were enough to fuel Sam’s killer instinct and murder his father. He approaches Frank, looks him into his eyes, and commits the inevitable. As the episode progresses, Sam tries to convince himself that his father deserved to be killed, given he murdered someone he wasn’t supposed to.
