Season 1 – Widow's Bay

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Apr 2026

Comedy

Horror

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93%

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500+ Ratings

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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Linda Holmes

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

When you can take an episode and be like, this is part of a serialized narrative, but it has its own structure, I think that works really well. But, again, I think the cast packed with ringers is, in a lot of ways, the secret weapon.

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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

Jun 2

Must Watch

It’s unsettling. It’s fantastically well acted and on my list of favourite TV shows of the year.

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Graeme Blundell

The Australian

May 26

[There's] a great opening to a surprisingly funny, occasionally creepy show featuring some lovely acting and inventive direction.

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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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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jun 10

Rhys is a master at creating characters you’re not sure whether to hate or love and his Tom is perhaps his finest creation yet.

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Jen Maravegias

Pajiba

Jun 1

This team has created an original piece of work that cuts through the cookie-cutter series and movies being churned out by other streamers, once again giving Apple TV an edge over the rest.

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Liam C

@GoldenTomato 1h

Definitely thought provoking I thought that at first he was just a ordinary out of town person getting acquainted to a new town when I was really in for something else entirely 5 stars 10 out of 10 no notes

Valerie N

@ValerieAnn 11h

One of the best series I've seen in awhile. Aside from the terrific acting, the show combines serious mystery and intrigue with a wry sense of humor which never misses. I was riveted the whole time. My kinda show!

Marli M.

@RT47867796 12h

Constantly in the eery dark even when there is light outside. So much fog, but we're being drawn to something much bigger than we know.

Chris D

@dolle 13h

Both the best horror and the best comedy of 2026.

David B

@RT96948282 14h

Edgy, suspenseful, and the characters were believably engaging. The cast did a superb job with all their scenes. The problem lies with the writing. The pacing milks the 10 episode season. The finale provides some answers but ultimately throws away potential from the heightened feeling of horror for a lazy effort to satisfy audience’s anticipation leaving us frustrated but not wanting more.

Brooke M.

@LakeGirl61 15h

Love it! So creepy but good at the same time. An absolute favorite

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Katie Dippold

Creator

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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