Red Widow: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 3, 2013

Starring: Lee Tergesen, Goran Visnjic, Jaime Ray Newman

Summary: Based on the Dutch series Penoza, Marta Walraven (Radha Mitchell) discovers she must continue her murdered husband's illegal business activities if she wants to protect their three children from a crime boss.

Creator: Melissa Rosenberg and Pieter Bart Korthuis

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. The Hit
Air Date: May 5, 2013
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S1:E8. The Hit
Air Date: May 5, 2013
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S1:E7. The Coke
Air Date: April 28, 2013

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Glenn Garvin

Mar 4, 2013

It’s entertaining and engrossing. Read full review

Darren Franich

Mar 1, 2013

The thriller elements are mostly nonstarters, but the show does offer some genuine pleasures, thanks to the overqualified cast. [8 Mar 2013, p.73]

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Feb 27, 2013

Red Widow isn't as compelling as Last Resort was in its early episodes. But it's appreciably better than those other two. Still, consumer confidence in Red Widow's staying power should be rightfully suspect at best. And in Sunday's second half, the premise already shows some signs of unraveling on the road to potential ridiculosity. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Feb 26, 2013

All told, there's enough here to stick around a little while, but this is one of those premises almost designed to strain plausibility over time. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Mar 4, 2013

ABC's high-aspiring but poorly executed Red Widow. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 1, 2013

If Red Widow were more psychologically twisty or more excessive and over-the-top, it could be more engaging. As it is, the show is ludicrous and not much fun. Read full review

Sean Higgins

Mar 4, 2013

Red Widow feels focus-grouped and dramatically scattered. All of the show's characters, right down to Marta's Russian mob-boss father (Rade Šerbedžija) are so clichéd that the episodes begin to feel like dramatizations of TV Tropes entries. Read full review

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futureal2

Mar 31, 2013

This is one of those shows I was afraid to watch, assuming it was all but canceled before even premiering, but ended up getting drawn in anyway. Compared to a lot of what networks are throwing out there these days, I really think Red Widow is a winner, and wish people would give it more of aThis is one of those shows I was afraid to watch, assuming it was all but canceled before even premiering, but ended up getting drawn in anyway. Compared to a lot of what networks are throwing out there these days, I really think Red Widow is a winner, and wish people would give it more of a chance. Most of the negative critical reviews had to do with the opener, which tried to do a lot and set up a lot with mixed results, but the show has been steadily getting better with each episode. We need more shows like this.… Expand

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Mark13

Mar 4, 2013

Giving this a 10 considering this is one of the best shows I've seen on ABC in years. Cable quality show with solid cast. Only thing missing is more action but looks like its building up to that. Cool show.

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tvworks

Mar 3, 2013

At first I wasn't too sure about this show but smart writing and great cast got me hooked. I can't wait to see more. Radha Mitchell was good choice for the role. everyone else too. this just seems so different for network TV and ABC did good for producing a little edgier program. I sureAt first I wasn't too sure about this show but smart writing and great cast got me hooked. I can't wait to see more. Radha Mitchell was good choice for the role. everyone else too. this just seems so different for network TV and ABC did good for producing a little edgier program. I sure hope ABC doesn't cancel it should be good after revenge… Expand

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Ashley628718

Mar 31, 2013

I love that there is now a drama that has it all! (money, drugs, family and sexual tension). I haven't been this excited for a show in year's. I can't stand all the superficial reality tv that has become the popular genre. I like watching actors do just that act. Praying ABC gives it a chance.

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Viennagirl

May 4, 2013

Great show!
The pilot was boring and I decided not to watch it. Then I saw another episode and was hooked.
Hope they don't cancel this show.
I just got attached to the three kids.

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moviecube

Dec 4, 2015

This is a great series. This is the "Breaking Bad' before CBS ever wanted to create something from this 'crime' genre. Lee Tergesen, Goran Visnjic and Jaime Ray Newman are maybe the perfect actors for this kind of tension. I'm not gonna go through spoilers here but I am giving it aThis is a great series. This is the "Breaking Bad' before CBS ever wanted to create something from this 'crime' genre. Lee Tergesen, Goran Visnjic and Jaime Ray Newman are maybe the perfect actors for this kind of tension. I'm not gonna go through spoilers here but I am giving it a downgraded rating only because it is based on another crime drama, a Dutch one. I have one more complaint, because I believe that they could have executed it better. That's all… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Madgod

Apr 29, 2013

While Breaking Bad excelled at portraying the precarious balancing act between the Criminal and Domestic life for it's protagonist, Red Widow fails spectacularly. With a dreadful delivery of a potentially rewarding plot, Marta continually bemoans her situation and lack of a viable means ofWhile Breaking Bad excelled at portraying the precarious balancing act between the Criminal and Domestic life for it's protagonist, Red Widow fails spectacularly. With a dreadful delivery of a potentially rewarding plot, Marta continually bemoans her situation and lack of a viable means of escape while ignoring every potential way out offered to her by those who would gladly help remove her from her predicament. The only saving grace of Red Widow is the standout performances of Visnjic, Goss, Newman and Šerbedžija, who bring an air of depth to the otherwise bland and uninteresting collection of characters.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 3, 2013
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  S1:E8. The Hit
  Air Date: May 5, 2013
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  S1:E8. The Hit
  Air Date: May 5, 2013
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  S1:E7. The Coke
  Air Date: April 28, 2013
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  S1:E7. The Coke
  Air Date: April 28, 2013
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  S1:E6. The Captive
  Air Date: March 31, 2013
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  S1:E6. The Captive
  Air Date: March 31, 2013
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  S1:E5. The Recorder
  Air Date: March 24, 2013
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  S1:E5. The Recorder
  Air Date: March 24, 2013
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  S1:E4. The Escape
  Air Date: March 17, 2013
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  S1:E4. The Escape
  Air Date: March 17, 2013
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  S1:E3. The Consignment
  Air Date: March 10, 2013
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  S1:E3. The Consignment
  Air Date: March 10, 2013
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  S1:E2. The Contact
  Air Date: March 3, 2013
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  S1:E2. The Contact
  Air Date: March 3, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: March 3, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: March 3, 2013