Black Widow (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2024, Black Widow is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. Follows the decade-long police investigation into one of Britain’s most dangerous female murderers. Over 20 years, Dena Thompson who was known as ‘The Black Widow’, carried out a sustained campaign of fraud, deception, bigamy and murder. Using Lonely Hearts columns to lure a succession of husbands and dozens of lovers into her life, she was able to coerce them into giving up their life’s savings, their homes, their families and their freedom based on her bizarre but convincing stories.
Who’s in it. Black Widow stars Dena Thompson as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Black Widow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go and Now TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Widow tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Widow (2024)?
- In GB, Black Widow is available to stream on Sky Go and Now TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Widow worth watching?
- Black Widow holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Widow?
- Black Widow stars Dena Thompson.
- When was Black Widow released?
- Black Widow was released in 2024.