Lifetime isn’t letting up with its fall slate of ripped-from-the-headlines thrillers. The network just released the official trailer for The Widow’s Payback, a dark and suspenseful story that asks the question: how far would you go when justice fails you?
Premiering Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime, The Widow’s Payback stars Bianca Lawson as Amanda Bibbs, a devoted wife whose life is shattered after her husband is brutally murdered. When the system stalls in its pursuit of justice and painful secrets start to unravel, Amanda takes matters into her own hands. What follows is a high-stakes game of deception, courage, and ultimate payback.
Determined to get answers, Amanda assumes a daring new identity and infiltrates the dangerous underworld connected to her husband’s death. Her path leads her straight to Percy “Slide” Daye, played by Kheon Clarke (SkyMed, Riverdale), a ruthless criminal mastermind who may be the key to everything. Seducing her way into Slide’s circle, Amanda must walk a razor’s edge between survival and revenge—risking her own life to expose the truth.
Directed by Steve Adelson (Riverdale, Supernatural) and written by Avery O. Williams, the film promises a suspense-filled ride, layered with tension and heart. While Lifetime confirms the film is “inspired by real stories,” it isn’t tied to one specific case—allowing room for a more universal tale of resilience and retribution.
Catch the official trailer for The Widow’s Payback now, and mark your calendar for October 18.