“Widow’s Bay” is a quaint island town 40-miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There’s no wifi, spotty cellular reception, and he must contend with superstitious old locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don’t. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, Loftis succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again. “Widow’s Bay” blends genuine horror with an undercurrent of character-driven comedy. Rhys stars alongside an ensemble cast led by Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, and Dale Dickey.
Hailing from Apple Studios, “Widow’s Bay” is created, showrun, executive produced and written by Dippold. Murai executive produces alongside Carver Karaszewski, Claudia Shin and Rhys. Murai directs five episodes this season, in addition to directors Ti West, Sam Donovan and Andrew DeYoung.
When does Widow’s Bay premiere? Widow’s Bay premiered globally on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 on Apple TV with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026.
Where can I watch Widow’s Bay? Watch Widow’s Bay on Apple TV.
Who stars in Widow’s Bay? Widow’s Bay stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey, with K Callan and Emmy Award winner Jeff Hiller in supporting roles.
Who created Widow’s Bay? Widow’s Bay is created, showrun and executive produced by Katie Dippold, with Hiro Murai directing and executive producing.
What is Widow’s Bay about? Widow’s Bay is a comedy horror series about Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, who tries to revive his struggling island community 40 miles off the New England coast by turning it into a tourist destination. But with no Wi-Fi, spotty cell service and superstitious locals convinced the island is cursed, his plans take a terrifying turn when the old stories start coming true.
What genre is Widow’s Bay? Widow’s Bay is a comedy horror series that blends genuine horror with character-driven comedy.
What are other shows and movies like Widow’s Bay? Shows and movies with a similar feel to Widow’s Bay include Stephen King-inspired small-town horror stories, Twin Peaks, Jaws, and other eerie coastal mysteries where strange local legends, dark humor, and buried community secrets collide. Apple TV has other comedies like The Studio, Murderbot, Stick, and Ted Lasso.
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