Set in ancient Israel, “The Dovekeepers” draws from the historical events at Masada in 70 C.E. Following their expulsion from Jerusalem by Roman forces, 900 Jewish individuals took refuge in a fortress atop Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Despite being surrounded by the formidable Roman army, the Jews managed to withstand the siege for several months. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a few remarkable women who arrive at Masada, each with a distinct past but united by their will to survive. These women, who collaborate daily as caretakers of doves, are also harboring significant secrets. This four-hour limited series is adapted from Alice Hoffman’s bestselling and critically praised historical novel.