Season 1 – Widow's Bay

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Apr 2026

Comedy

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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James Parker

The Atlantic

Jul 21

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.

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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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Rachel Ho

Exclaim!

Jul 23

Never have horror and humour blended together to elevate both genres with such effectiveness

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David Knox

TV Tonight AU

Jul 22

If I was being cynical there’s a lot in Widow’s Bay we’ve kinda seen before.....It’s just that they do it so well and with such conviction in Widow’s Bay that you overlook it for the sheer fun of it.

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Jacob Robinson

The Saturday Paper

Jul 16

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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Jeanine R

@RT56789032118 7h

Started it without knowing much about it and ended up binging the whole thing over the weekend. The mystery kept me hooked even if a couple of twists were easy to predict.

Duchess S

@dstariha 21h

I didn’t know if this was supposed to be funny or scary. It was hard yo take serious. Sometimes you just have to laugh at the irony and slapstick tone. I enjoy the actors which was my reason for venturing out. Matthew Rys, one of my favs and the woman who plays Patricia- Yes!

Myles H

@myleshungerford 1d

Hysterical fun. Someone had a lot of fun writing this show.

Winifred Y

@trula3645 1d

I just...don't get the hype at all. I find myself wondering if I'm even watching the same show that people are ranting and raving about...because what I've seen so far ain't it. Like nothing even happens and people keep saying it's a comedy but where are the laughs? It hasn't even made me smile. I guess it's just not for me.

Cathy B

@Cathy535 2d

I don't like horror and found the first few episodes tedious but I am glad I stuck with it as from the third episode onwards, it's downright hilarious!

Alexandra B

@RT93395053 3d

The best show I’ve seen in years. A truly perfect blend of horror and comedy, like if you dropped the cast of Parks and Rec into a Stephen King novel. Every performance is outstanding.

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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

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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