The Widow (Season 1)

The Widow (2019) is a British drama thriller series — watch it online on iFILM. Kate Beckinsale plays Georgia, who has spent years believing her husband died in a plane crash over the Congo. Then she sees his face in a news broadcast from a conflict zone. He's alive.

Instead of calling the authorities and waiting, Georgia flies to Africa alone. She has no plan, no contacts, and no idea who is covering up what happened. Charles Dance and Alex Kingston play figures who clearly know more than they're saying, and the series is careful not to hand out answers cheaply. Every episode opens a new layer of the deception.

Eight episodes, one tight mystery, and a lead who refuses to let the plot pull the rug out quietly. If you want a thriller built around a woman who won't take no for an answer, this is a well-paced option. Stream The Widow (2019) online on iFILM.