Season 1 – Widow's Bay

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Apr 2026

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Horror

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A New England mayor trying to boost tourism on his island must navigate strange events suggesting it might be cursed.

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Critics Consensus

Katie Dippold successfully continues to invest in eccentricity with this outlandish horror-comedy that stokes the genre's well-worn tropes to winning effect, bringing scares, laughs, and a game cast.

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Audience Says

With an original spooky charm and a sly sense of humor, Widow’s Bay is an unexpectedly fun beach watch.

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Rachel Syme

The New Yorker

There have been many scary television shows that are also funny... Widow’s Bay, excelling in both modes, has the rare distinction of striking a tone that feels genuinely new. It is easily one of the best shows of the year.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

The audience’s understanding of fright story rules and stock characters seasons the show’s sinister comedy, as it also draws on the audience’s familiarity with places like its titular town, whether by reputation or experience.

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John Powers

NPR

All three leads are terrific, with O'Flynn teasing out the heroism in the forlorn Patricia and Root capturing the pathos beneath Wyck's driven exasperation. As for Rhys, who specializes in uncomfortable heroes, he's rarely been this good.

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Leanne Butkovic

IGN Movies

9/10

Widow’s Bay has managed a minor miracle in balancing its uncanny blend of horror and comedy and its deep bench of inspirations.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

5/5

It’s the funniest horror you’ve seen, and the scariest comedy, and a few more things besides.

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Jake S.

@J_Drizz 3h

Such a fun show to watch for both comedy and horror fans

Troy M.

@HorrorflixFANS 4h

Every week I waited anxiously for the next episode. So many fun Easter Eggs for us fans of horror. Happy to hear season 2 has already been approved!

Jim H

@Melvin_Klopek 6h

A wonderful cast led by the spectacular Matthew Rhys. A real gift if you’re a fan of supernatural television with witty and often hilarious dialogue.

Charity S

@Charity270 6h

Finale was great, my favorite episode alongside the 4th one. I hope we get more monster of the week episodes next season. I'm probably in the minority but I enjoyed those first episodes when they were figuring out the mystery. The humor in this show has been really good, genuinely funnier than a lot of new sitcoms I've tried watching. Entire cast delivered good performances. I just hope the wait for next season isn't long and please apple keep it at 10 episodes or more.

Jeff B.

@JBrock42 6h

A fantastic show. The cast is amazing, the stories are the perfect blend of horror and comedy. I’m curious to see where season 2 goes. Season 1 was pretty close to a perfect season of TV.

Ryan W.

@tired-designer 7h

Exceptional. Masterful blend of suspense and humor, without feeling forced. Great casting for the characters and acting.

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Katie Dippold

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Matthew Rhys

Mayor Tom Loftis

Kate O'Flynn

Patricia

Stephen Root

Wyck

Kingston Rumi Southwick

Evan

Kevin Carroll

Bechir

Episode 1

Aired Apr 29, 2026

Welcome to Widow's Bay!

We hope you enjoyed the three-hour ferry to New England's best-kept secret; ignore the warnings about the fog.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 29, 2026

Lodging

Cherish the historical charm of our local inn, which Mayor Loftis will prove is safe by spending a night there alone.

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Episode 3

Aired May 6, 2026

The Inaugural Swim

It's time for the annual beach opening; lay out a towel as the mayor tests the waters; unrelated: do not pick up hitchhikers.

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Episode 4

Aired May 13, 2026

Beach Reads

Make sure you pack a good read for the beach; we do not recommend self-help books on the island.

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Episode 5

Aired May 20, 2026

What to Expect on Your Trip

We apologize for the curfew; please remain calm as we determine what's happening; on a separate note, keep your teenagers inside after dark.

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Episode 6

Aired May 27, 2026

Our History

The history of Widow's Bay is a beautiful tale of marriage, loyalty and a love that endures beyond lifetimes.

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Episode 7

Aired May 27, 2026

Seasickness

Set out to sea with Mayor Loftis and cherished local figure, Wyck; they are attending to some business — best to simply enjoy the voyage.

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Episode 8

Aired Jun 3, 2026

Your Baggage

Don't worry about misplaced luggage; old baggage always resurfaces in Widow's Bay.

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Episode 9

Aired Jun 10, 2026

Emergency Shelter

Please seek shelter should a centuries-old storm rage toward the island and plunge us into darkness; enjoy a card game.

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Episode 10

Aired Jun 17, 2026

We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!

We understand that hard choices had to be made, and we may never be the same, but we hope you'll visit again!

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