The Dovekeepers

Overview

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.

Seasons

Cast

Cote de Pablo

Shirah

Rachel Brosnahan

Yael

Kathryn Prescott

Aziza

Diego Boneta

Amram

André Agius

Adir

Jonas Armstrong

Yoav

Sam Hazeldine

Flavius

Manuel Cauchi

Joseph Bar Elhanan

Andrei Claude

Sa' adallos

Maia Laura Attard

Young Yael