Season 1 – Widow's Bay

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

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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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

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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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

May 14

Widow’s Bay is a horror-comedy that manages to be both an incredibly funny and dense laugh-out-loud joke machine and a genuinely scary and menacing fright fest.

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Jen Maravegias

Pajiba

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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Neely Swanson

Beverly Hills Courier

Creator Katie Dippold straddles the high bar of comedy and horror. An outstanding cast was assembled, starring Matthew Rhys, whose exquisite timing makes him a perfect foil as the clueless mayor, hitting all his marks in both comedy and drama.

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Tiffany McLaughlin

Pop Culture Leftovers

May 28

Think Ghosts meets Nancy Drew (The CW one), with a twinge of Bates Motel. I have been dying for another show like Nancy Drew since it ended, and I think this might be the closest thing to it.

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Peg G.

@peggg 44m

Every episode so far (1-8) has been absolutely terrified. Funny, scary and original. As an Gen-Xer I am loving all the homages to horror from the 80s. I both hope for a second season and fear whether they can possibly match this one.

Acer N.

@RT68711223 10h

A great blend of comedy and horror reminiscent of Midnight Mass.

Kevin S.

@SayHeyKid1230 17h

Just perfect television.

Thomas P

@RT33274557 18h

Absolutely love this show. And I am generally not a fan of modern television at all. But this is legitimately an excellent production and I'm so glad to see that someone is still capable of producing genuine quality television.

Vanessa R

@RT39407246 21h

Great new horror comedy

Craig B

@Boundsy 23h

Widow' Bay is an intriguing and entertaining series. With a quirky cast led by Matthew Rhys, this series is highly recommended for those who enjoy a good, wacky horror yarn.

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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

Airs Jun 10

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

Airs Jun 17

We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!

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

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