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Widow's Bay

Widow's Bay is an American comedy horror television series created by Katie Dippold for Apple TV, starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, and Stephen Root. The series premiered on April 29, 2026, to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its performances, writing, production value, originality, and tone.

Infobox

Genre
Comedy horror Supernatural horror Mystery Thriller
Created by
Katie Dippold
Starring
Matthew Rhys Kate O'Flynn Kevin Carroll Dale Dickey Kingston Rumi Southwick Stephen Root
Music by
David Fleming
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
5
Executive producers
Katie Dippold Hiro Murai Carver Karaszewski Claudia Shin Matthew Rhys
Cinematography
Christian Sprenger Cody Jacobs
Editors
Kyle Reiter Jen Bryson Isaac Hagy
Running time
36–41 minutes
Production companies
Chum Films Spooky Tree Productions Apple Studios
Network
Apple TV
Release
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29) – present

Tables

· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Welcome to Widow's Bay"
Directed by
Hiro Murai
Written by
Katie Dippold
Original release date
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Mayor Tom Loftis of Widow's Bay, a sleepy island town off the coast of New England, is determined to bring tourism there by impressing a visiting New York Times reporter. Many residents believe the island is cursed due to the many tragedies in its history, but Tom is skeptical. Tom clashes with Wyck, a local who insists that the arrival of a thick
Mayor Tom Loftis of Widow's Bay, a sleepy island town off the coast of New England, is determined to bring tourism there by impressing a visiting New York Times reporter. Many residents believe the island is cursed due to the many tragedies in its history, but Tom is skeptical. Tom clashes with Wyck, a local who insists that the arrival of a thick
No.
Mayor Tom Loftis of Widow's Bay, a sleepy island town off the coast of New England, is determined to bring tourism there by impressing a visiting New York Times reporter. Many residents believe the island is cursed due to the many tragedies in its history, but Tom is skeptical. Tom clashes with Wyck, a local who insists that the arrival of a thick
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Lodging"
Directed by
Hiro Murai
Written by
Kelly Galuska
Original release date
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Widow's Bay prepares for tourists after the New York Times article promoting the town is published. The church bell is heard ringing in the middle of the night despite the bell being chained up and inaccessible; this prompts Reverend Bryce to read an old warning of what to do if that happens. When Tom belittles Wyck for trying to close the "haunted
Widow's Bay prepares for tourists after the New York Times article promoting the town is published. The church bell is heard ringing in the middle of the night despite the bell being chained up and inaccessible; this prompts Reverend Bryce to read an old warning of what to do if that happens. When Tom belittles Wyck for trying to close the "haunted
No.
Widow's Bay prepares for tourists after the New York Times article promoting the town is published. The church bell is heard ringing in the middle of the night despite the bell being chained up and inaccessible; this prompts Reverend Bryce to read an old warning of what to do if that happens. When Tom belittles Wyck for trying to close the "haunted
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Inaugural Swim"
Directed by
Hiro Murai
Written by
Neil Casey
Original release date
May 6, 2026 (2026-05-06)
As tourists fill Widow's Bay, Tom has a flirtation with Marissa, who is in town for a bachelorette party. At night, Tom encounters an entity known as the Sea Hag, who Wyck tells him scratches men and eventually hunts them down to kill them. After a date with Marissa, Tom fears that she is the Sea Hag and sends her away, but the real Sea Hag enters
As tourists fill Widow's Bay, Tom has a flirtation with Marissa, who is in town for a bachelorette party. At night, Tom encounters an entity known as the Sea Hag, who Wyck tells him scratches men and eventually hunts them down to kill them. After a date with Marissa, Tom fears that she is the Sea Hag and sends her away, but the real Sea Hag enters
No.
As tourists fill Widow's Bay, Tom has a flirtation with Marissa, who is in town for a bachelorette party. At night, Tom encounters an entity known as the Sea Hag, who Wyck tells him scratches men and eventually hunts them down to kill them. After a date with Marissa, Tom fears that she is the Sea Hag and sends her away, but the real Sea Hag enters
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Beach Reads"
Directed by
Sam Donovan
Written by
Mackenzie Dohr
Original release date
May 13, 2026 (2026-05-13)
Four days prior to the Sunset Cocktails party, Patricia discovers a self-help book in her mobile library's donation bin, which encourages her to plan the perfect Sunset Cocktails party. A failed attempt to socialize with women from her high school reveals that Patricia believes she was stalked by a serial killer known as the Boogeyman, who murdered
Four days prior to the Sunset Cocktails party, Patricia discovers a self-help book in her mobile library's donation bin, which encourages her to plan the perfect Sunset Cocktails party. A failed attempt to socialize with women from her high school reveals that Patricia believes she was stalked by a serial killer known as the Boogeyman, who murdered
No.
Four days prior to the Sunset Cocktails party, Patricia discovers a self-help book in her mobile library's donation bin, which encourages her to plan the perfect Sunset Cocktails party. A failed attempt to socialize with women from her high school reveals that Patricia believes she was stalked by a serial killer known as the Boogeyman, who murdered
5
5
No.
5
Title
"What to Expect on Your Trip"
Directed by
Andrew DeYoung
Written by
Colton Dunn
Original release date
May 20, 2026 (2026-05-20)
Tom enforces a townwide curfew following Bryce's death, angering residents eager to attend fireworks celebrations. Investigating Bryce's burned rectory with Patricia and Wyck, Tom discovers a charred page of writing, psychedelic mushrooms, and a phone number Bryce repeatedly called before his death. The number leads them to Todd O'Connor, a self-st
Tom enforces a townwide curfew following Bryce's death, angering residents eager to attend fireworks celebrations. Investigating Bryce's burned rectory with Patricia and Wyck, Tom discovers a charred page of writing, psychedelic mushrooms, and a phone number Bryce repeatedly called before his death. The number leads them to Todd O'Connor, a self-st
No.
Tom enforces a townwide curfew following Bryce's death, angering residents eager to attend fireworks celebrations. Investigating Bryce's burned rectory with Patricia and Wyck, Tom discovers a charred page of writing, psychedelic mushrooms, and a phone number Bryce repeatedly called before his death. The number leads them to Todd O'Connor, a self-st
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Our History"
Directed by
Ti West
Written by
Alberto Roldán
Original release date
May 27, 2026 (2026-05-27)
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Seasickness"
Directed by
Sam Donovan
Written by
TBA
Original release date
May 27, 2026 (2026-05-27)
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Your Baggage"
Directed by
Andrew DeYoung
Written by
TBA
Original release date
June 3, 2026 (2026-06-03)
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Emergency Shelter"
Directed by
Hiro Murai
Written by
TBA
Original release date
June 10, 2026 (2026-06-10)
10
10
No.
10
Title
"We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!"
Directed by
Hiro Murai
Written by
TBA
Original release date
June 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
1
"Welcome to Widow's Bay"
Hiro Murai
Katie Dippold
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Mayor Tom Loftis of Widow's Bay, a sleepy island town off the coast of New England, is determined to bring tourism there by impressing a visiting New York Times reporter. Many residents believe the island is cursed due to the many tragedies in its history, but Tom is skeptical. Tom clashes with Wyck, a local who insists that the arrival of a thick
2
"Lodging"
Hiro Murai
Kelly Galuska
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)
Widow's Bay prepares for tourists after the New York Times article promoting the town is published. The church bell is heard ringing in the middle of the night despite the bell being chained up and inaccessible; this prompts Reverend Bryce to read an old warning of what to do if that happens. When Tom belittles Wyck for trying to close the "haunted
3
"The Inaugural Swim"
Hiro Murai
Neil Casey
May 6, 2026 (2026-05-06)
As tourists fill Widow's Bay, Tom has a flirtation with Marissa, who is in town for a bachelorette party. At night, Tom encounters an entity known as the Sea Hag, who Wyck tells him scratches men and eventually hunts them down to kill them. After a date with Marissa, Tom fears that she is the Sea Hag and sends her away, but the real Sea Hag enters
4
"Beach Reads"
Sam Donovan
Mackenzie Dohr
May 13, 2026 (2026-05-13)
Four days prior to the Sunset Cocktails party, Patricia discovers a self-help book in her mobile library's donation bin, which encourages her to plan the perfect Sunset Cocktails party. A failed attempt to socialize with women from her high school reveals that Patricia believes she was stalked by a serial killer known as the Boogeyman, who murdered
5
"What to Expect on Your Trip"
Andrew DeYoung
Colton Dunn
May 20, 2026 (2026-05-20)
Tom enforces a townwide curfew following Bryce's death, angering residents eager to attend fireworks celebrations. Investigating Bryce's burned rectory with Patricia and Wyck, Tom discovers a charred page of writing, psychedelic mushrooms, and a phone number Bryce repeatedly called before his death. The number leads them to Todd O'Connor, a self-st
6
"Our History"
Ti West
Alberto Roldán
May 27, 2026 (2026-05-27)
7
"Seasickness"
Sam Donovan
TBA
May 27, 2026 (2026-05-27)
8
"Your Baggage"
Andrew DeYoung
TBA
June 3, 2026 (2026-06-03)
9
"Emergency Shelter"
Hiro Murai
TBA
June 10, 2026 (2026-06-10)
10
"We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!"
Hiro Murai
TBA
June 17, 2026 (2026-06-17)

References

  1. Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/matthew-rhys-widows-bay-series-apple-tv-1236133470/
  2. Gold Derby
    https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/emmys/widow-s-bay-going-comedy-for-2026-emmys-see-all-the-submissions/ar-AA22C9ow
  3. Writers Guild of America
    https://directories.wga.org/project/1264167/widows-bay
  4. The Futon Critic
    http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/widows-bay/listings/
  5. Australian Classification
    https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/widows-bay-season-01-episode-106-our-history
  6. Australian Classification
    https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/widows-bay-season-01-episode-107-seasickness
  7. Australian Classification
    https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/widows-bay-season-01-episode-108-your-baggage
  8. Australian Classification
    https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/widows-bay-season-01-episode-109-emergency-shelter
  9. Australian Classification
    https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/widows-bay-season-01-episode-110-we-hope-you-enjoyed-your-time
  10. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2024/09/apple-widows-bay-katie-dippold-hiro-murai-1236077757/
  11. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2025/02/matthew-rhys-cast-widows-bay-apple-tv-series-1236285817/
  12. Widow's Bay
    https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/widows-bay-first-look-matthew-rhys-apple-tv-horror-series-1236609655/
  13. Widow's Bay
    https://thelocalnews.news/2025/06/15/apple-tv-series-widows-bay-films-in-essex-and-gloucester/
  14. Widow's Bay
    https://eu.telegram.com/story/news/local/2025/05/20/vincents-bar-worcester-widows-bay/83744824007/
  15. Widow's Bay
    https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/apple-tvs-widows-bay-begins-production-in-rockport/
  16. Apple TV
    https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/04/apple-tv-celebrates-the-premiere-of-genre-bending-new-series-widows-bay-starring-and-executive-produced-by-matthew-rhys/
  17. Widow's Bay
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/widows_bay/s01
  18. Widow's Bay
    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/widows-bay/season-1
  19. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/29/widows-bay-review-matthew-rhys-intoxicating-comedy-horror-is-an-absolute-blast
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