Netflix's The Widower starring Reece Shearsmith tells the true story of Malcolm Webster, the nurse who murdered his wife and attempted to kill his second

The Widower, originally aired on ITV in 2014, has just landed on Netflix and is already scaling the streaming giant's most-watched chart.

The series of Netflix, which is home to a number of true crime shows, chronicles the life and heinous acts of Malcolm Webster (portrayed by Reese Shearsmith), a Surrey nurse who murdered his first wife and tried to kill his second.

Webster, now 66, was known for pursuing relationships with women to boost his income.

In 1993, he wed Claire Morris from Aberdeenshire, and during their marriage, he drugged her.

In May 1994, he drugged Claire before orchestrating a car crash with her in the passe

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