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The Widower

7.220141 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

Over a thirteen year period, a seemingly mild‐mannered male nurse, Malcolm Webster, set about poisoning and murdering his first wife, attempting to do the same to his second wife and moving on to a further scheme to deceive his third fiancée.

DirectorPaul Whittington
WriterJim Barton

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 17, 2014 7.0
E2
Episode 2
Mar 24, 2014 7.0
E3
Episode 3
Mar 31, 2014 8.0

Cast · Directed by Paul Whittington

RSReece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith
Malcolm Webster
KFKate Fleetwood
Kate Fleetwood
Felicity Webster
FH
Federay Holmes
Jane Drumm
JLJames Laurenson
James Laurenson
Brian Drumm

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The Widower — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Widower?

The Widower is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Widower on Netflix?

Yes — The Widower is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Is The Widower on Amazon Prime Video?

The Widower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Widower for free?

The Widower is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Widower?

The Widower has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of The Widower out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The Widower are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Widower?

No — The Widower ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.