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'Masterful' Sheridan Smith crime drama rockets up the Netflix charts
- The Widower, a Sheridan Smith‑led crime drama, has surged into Netflix’s top 10 after its Netflix release.
- Viewers praised the performances, with many calling the acting ‘masterful’ from Smith and Shearsmith.
- The Widower follows Malcolm Webster’s crimes, including murdering his first wife and attempting to kill his second wife for insurance money.
- The Netflix rebound comes amid renewed interest in true‑crime stories and adaptations of real events.
- Reddit discussions and fan praise highlighted the cast’s performances as a key draw.
- The Widower was originally aired in 2014 on ITV before its Netflix revival.
- Netflix added The Widower on November 17, contributing to its top‑10 Netflix placement.
- The show’s revival on Netflix follows a decade since its original ITV release.
- The cast includes Sheridan Smith as Claire Webster and Reece Shearsmith as Malcolm Webster.
- Fans described the show as compelling and appalling for its true‑crime subject matter.
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