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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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 perfect beach watch.

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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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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

May 14

An absolutely stellar supporting cast, including Stephen Root, Jeff Hiller, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick and, especially, Kate O’Flynn, perfectly balances the comedy and the horror.

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Abby Monteil

Chicago Reader

May 11

Hopefully, by drawing upon its ensemble for more character-driven twists, future seasons of Widow’s Bay will progress from a handsome hodgepodge of pastiche into delightfully strange genre fare that stands on its own.

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Carissa Pavlica

TV Fanatic

4.5/5

Widow’s Bay isn’t what you’d consider traditional comedy, but instead allows life to happen with all the nuances that leave most of us giggling through our own lives.

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Brian Farvour

The Playlist

A+

For a show where unusual, possibly deadly fog is mentioned early on, much of the show feels easy on the eyes, yet still manages to emphasize that discomfort when needed.

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Aaron Pruner

CNET

5/5

This is a show that feels familiar but remains fresh. It's scary like Stephen King at his best; it's creepy like a ghost story at a campout. Through it all, it's a surprisingly fun ride.

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Angela M

@RT83715721 2h

I cannot get enough of this show. I'm always so sad when each episode is over!! Matthew Rys is absolutely fantastic but kudos really goes to the whole cast. It's a terrific ensemble. I cannot get enough of Patricia. She nails that role. Legit my favorite show right now!

Junk M

@JoeM05 4h

Super interesting premise! Very excited to see where this leads. So far so good!

Melissa G

@RT53068403 7h

I wish I could write like this. Has a wonderful nostalgic feel, the comedy is spot on, the horror is genuinely creepy but not over the top, just hits the perfect alchemy. Fantastic writing and direction, and the casting and acting is absolutely golden. Must watch.

Daddy M

@daddymooch 10h

Been super mid. Episode 5 was trash.

Justa B.

@dutchbaby 12h

So fun to watch - comedy and horror done so well

William S

@RT80125386 16h

This is a fun watch. a bit of terror, a bit of comedy. Great cast, fun dialogue, and a strange curse that hovers over the island community. A few shocking moments that may or may not help. Episode 5 is a waste. Hope the rest of the season is as good as the first 4 episodes.

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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

Airs May 27

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

Airs May 27

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

Airs Jun 3

Your Baggage

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

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Episode 9

Airs Jun 10

Emergency Shelter

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

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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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