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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.
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Widow's Bay — Season 1

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

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James Parker The Atlantic Jul 21, 2026
The tonal coherence of Widow’s Bay depends to a large extent on Rhys, on his ability to ride the current between goofy startlement and raw terror. Go to Full Review
Rachel Syme The New Yorker Jun 19, 2026
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. Go to Full Review
Melanie McFarland Salon.com Jun 18, 2026
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. Go to Full Review
Michel Ghanem The Cut Oct 5, 2026
9/10
It is an extraordinary feat that Widow’s Bay manages to thread together seemingly unrelated frights into a coherent, plausible story line. Go to Full Review
Pat Stacey Irish Independent Sep 21, 2026
Widow’s Bay is that rare thing, a series in which every single element, from writing to directing to photography to set design to special effects, click together perfectly. Go to Full Review
Madison Scott Mamamia Sep 15, 2026
Widow's Bay isn't a flash-in-the-pan, one-season wonder, I honestly think this is a future cult classic hiding in plain sight. Go to Full Review
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Lisa M @LIZZZ67899 1 day ago Loved it even more on the second viewing. I thought Matthew Rhys was just brilliant! Still processing the finale. See more
Alejandro R @RT95324572 2 days ago One of the best shows ever. Hopefully they can continue with all of the craziness for many more seasons! See more
Jackson M @Nshvlleindie 2 days ago Brilliantly written and worth of it’s Best of 2026 title. Much like Mike Flanagan, Widow’s Bay perfectly builds suspense but creates characters youre also heavily intrigued by. When they want to be funny, man is this show a riot! It’s one drawback is after several episodes you’re dying for the writers to come on already with some sort of central idea. See more
Leon H @RT13589101 2 days ago Watched this on Apple when it came out earlier this year and forgot to review it. It's brilliant. JUST. WATCH. IT. You won't be disappointed. A comedy horror which works perfectly. The horror is scarier than most of the movie tropes that the show is fondly satirising; whilst the comedy, when it comes, works because it's played with a straight face rather than a knowing smirk. Mathew Rhys is excellent (deserving of his Golden Globe for his performance) and the supporting cast are all great (Stephen Root is always excellent). One of those shows that you're praying doesn't get cancelled too soon. See more
Admiral B @admiral_mohamed 2 days ago miiddddddd See more
Will S @Billiam17 4 days ago This show is so clever and funny with just the right amount of funny. Each resident is, no pun intended, a character. The island is a character in itself! The twist was fantastic, and I can watch Matthew Rhys all day long! I can't wait for season 2 See more
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Katie Dippold

Creator

Hiro Murai

Director

Ti West

Director

Sam Donovan

Director

Andrew DeYoung

Director

Matthew Rhys

Mayor Tom Loftis

Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 3, 2026 Your Baggage Don't worry about misplaced luggage; old baggage always resurfaces in Widow's Bay. Details 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. Details 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! Details

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Season Info

Director
Hiro Murai, Ti West, Sam Donovan, Andrew DeYoung
Creator
Katie Dippold
Executive Producer
Matthew Rhys, Carver Karaszewski, Claudia Shin
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 29, 2026
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