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About Black Widow

Black Widow is a crime and documentary TV series that premiered on Sky Documentaries on September 15, 2024. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Episode 3: Unraveling the Web", aired on September 15, 2024.

Follows the decade-long police investigation into one of Britain’s most dangerous female murderers. Over 20 years, Dena Thompson who was known as ‘The Black Widow’, carried out a sustained campaign of fraud, deception, bigamy and murder. Using Lonely Hearts columns to lure a succession of husbands and dozens of lovers into her life, she was able to coerce them into giving up their life’s savings, their homes, their families and their freedom based on her bizarre but convincing stories.

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3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2024 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    3. Episode 3: Unraveling the Web

    The final episode chronicles the decade-long police investigation that ultimately led to Dena Thompson’s arrest and conviction. It reveals the challenges faced by law enforcement in catching such a skilled manipulator.

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    2. Episode 2: The Consequences of Bigamy

    The second episode delves into Thompson’s bigamous marriages, exploring how she used these relationships to defraud her victims and build her criminal empire.

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    1. Episode 1: The Deception Begins

    This episode introduces Dena Thompson and her early tactics of fraud. It covers how she manipulated the men in her life, luring them into her web of lies.

Black Widow FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Black Widow?

Black Widow has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 15, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Black Widow come out?

The most recent episode of Black Widow, Season 1 Episode 3 "Episode 3: Unraveling the Web", aired on September 15, 2024.

How many seasons of Black Widow are there?

Black Widow has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did Black Widow first air?

Black Widow first aired on Sky Documentaries on September 15, 2024.

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