A gripping thriller that kept viewers on the edge of their seats is now free to binge. The Widow is available to watch on ITVX, starring Kate Beckinsale in a tense role.
Plot Overview
The series follows the Underworld actress as Georgia Wells, a woman who has believed her husband died in a plane crash. However, three years later, having lived as a recluse and grieving widow, she spots him in a news report following a riot in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She then embarks on a journey to Kinshasa to uncover the truth, questioning why her husband may have faked his own death.
Cast and Reception
The cast also includes Game of Thrones star Charles Dance, Strictly star Alex Kingston, Olafur Darri Olafsson, Matthew Le Nevez, and Shetland actress Louise Brealey. Viewers were left hooked, with one admitting they were “glued to this show,” while several others echoed that they “binged” it. Another person said: “It kept me on the edge of my seat each show. I really enjoyed the series.”
Reflecting fans’ pleas for a second season, one person said: “The acting and cinematics are phenomenal. I cannot wait to see season 2!!” Someone else called it “nail-biting” and “absolutely magnificent,” adding: “The setting was breathtaking and the dialogue was phenomenal.” Yet another hailed Kate’s “outstanding” performance, while one person noted: “A bit slow to start but a gem of a series.”
Behind the Scenes
Parts of The Widow were filmed in South Africa, with Kate suffering from the heat and later revealing she “fainted” while filming because it was “really, really, really hot.” The series first aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2019 before being added to the free streaming service.
No Second Season Planned
Despite fans begging for a second season, writers Harry and Jack Williams previously told Express.co.uk that they have no plans to take it forward. They explained: “By the time we get to the end, it’s a one-off. It’s very satisfying. There’s no secret pilot. There’s no following season. It’s really exciting for the eight parts, it’s almost like a movie really.” The writing duo behind The Missing and Liar continued: “I think there isn’t scope for more.”
The Widow is available to watch on ITVX.
