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

Jun 19

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

Jun 18

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

Jun 18

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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Jacob Robinson

The Saturday Paper

Is it Stranger Things meets Schitt’s Creek? Lost via American Horror Story? Twin Peaks blended with Arrested Development, with a large dose of Stephen King? The truth is, it’s all of these, and much more besides.

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Ana Yorke

PopMatters

It’s the tenderness and earnestness with which "les cooky miserables" of Widow’s Bay are approached that shine the brightest.

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Abby Olcese

Sojourners

Widow’s Bay uses its haunted hotels, sea hags, and killer clowns to explore something more mundane but equally profound: How to live alongside forces we don’t understand.

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Amanda W

@nextjustsky 2h

the best version of matthew rhys

Martin T

@RT40098001 11h

Perfect blend of horror and comedy

Matthew Z

@RT48816858 11h

Can’t wait for S2 already

Marvel N

@Marvel_Nerd 12h

This show is truly something special. It's scary but somehow funny. It's witty but somehow crazy. It's personal but somehow everybody's problem. This is an absolute must-see!

Bernice S

@BerniS 1d

That show is great. I hope it wins all the awards Absolutely hooked for season 2!

Rena C

@RT569004321 1d

Its so atmospheric and the ensemble cast is chef's kiss.

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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

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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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