The Widower

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS , ITV
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 3, 2015
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Oct 2, 2015
    80
    It’s the third episode--in which Webster romances prospective victim Simone Banerjee (Archie Panjabi)--where the series really sinks in its claws. The villainy that seemed so one-note in the first part of the mini suddenly becomes intriguingly shaded and complicated.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 2, 2015
    50
    The sociopath’s escalating series of offenses almost seems reasonable at first--he just wants to be left alone. Directed by Paul Whittington), The Widower has a surprising undercurrent of humor, but it’s not enough to keep the unexceptional story interesting across three hours.

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  1. shellview
    Oct 13, 2015
    9
    For those of us who love British shows, especially those about crime and mystery, are in for a delight. Critics be damned I am loving thisFor those of us who love British shows, especially those about crime and mystery, are in for a delight. Critics be damned I am loving this miniseries. Based on a true story of a socio-psychopath it is engrossing, scary, funny and fantastic. The acting and writing is first rate. I am waiting with bated breath for the final hour. The first two kept me on the edge of my seat. Thank you PBS for again a great import.… Full Review »
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