Black Widows
Black Widows

Black Widows

2016TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsFinnish

Black Widows is a series about 3 ordinary women, friendship and an impossible secret.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Mika RonkainenGenres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Three friends, Johanna, Katri, and Kira, are on the run after their abusive husbands mysteriously die. Their journey takes them across Europe, with the police hot on their heels, and they must rely on each other to survive and confront the consequences of their actions. The series blends dark humor with suspense as the women navigate their newfound freedom and the dangerous situations they encounter.

Critical Reception

Black Widows received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its dark humor, suspenseful plot, and strong performances from the lead actresses. Some found the pacing occasionally uneven, but overall it was seen as an engaging and unique crime drama with a feminist edge.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark humor and thrilling plot.
  • Applauded for strong lead performances.
  • Noted for its unique blend of comedy and crime elements.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Black Widows" is not widely available through typical Google review aggregators. However, general viewer sentiment often highlights the show's suspenseful narrative and the compelling chemistry between the main cast.

Fun Fact

The series is an adaptation of a Finnish novel of the same name by Katja Kätkä and Pekka Hiltunen.

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