Widows Season 1 • TV Show
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of Widows
Widows currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Most episodes run for around 50 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 1985.
Widows Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Widows coming?
Widows is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on May 8, 1985. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (GB), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is Widows about?
Armed robbers Harry, Terry, and Joe die when the security van that they're robbing catches fire in the Kingsway Tunnel in London. Their widows–Dolly, Shirley, and Linda–find their husbands' schematics and decide to stage it themselves. It blends crime and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Lynda La Plante.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Widows
Widows has been releasing episodes between March 1983 and May 1985 across 2 seasons. So far there are 12 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 26 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Widows
The main cast includes Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley and Debby Bishop. Behind the scenes, it is created by Lynda La Plante, shaped by showrunner Linda Agran.
Ann Mitchell
as Dolly Rawlins
Fiona Hendley
as Shirley Miller
Debby Bishop
as Bella O'Reilly
Maurice O'Connell
as Harry Rawlins
Stephen Yardley
as Vic Morgan