The Widower (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2014, The Widower is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Widower stars Reece Shearsmith as Malcolm Webster, Kate Fleetwood as Felicity Webster, Federay Holmes as Jane Drumm and Sheridan Smith as Claire Webster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Widower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Widower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widower tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Widower (2014)?
- In US, The Widower is available to stream on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Widower worth watching?
- The Widower holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Widower?
- The Widower stars Reece Shearsmith, Kate Fleetwood, Federay Holmes, Sheridan Smith and James Laurenson.
- When was The Widower released?
- The Widower was released in 2014.