Apple TV+’s new 10-part series 'Widow's Bay' has launched to critical acclaim, earning a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, which blends horror and comedy, premieres on April 29 and stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root.
Set on a New England island, the series follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys) as he attempts to revive his struggling community by turning it into a tourist hotspot. However, his plans clash with locals who believe the island is cursed, and as visitors return, ancient stories and supernatural events begin to resurface.
Critics have praised the show's balance of scares and humour. Slant magazine notes it 'leaves you watching through your fingers one moment and belly-laughing the next,' while The Daily Beast calls it a 'charmingly ghoulish saga' and 'the best new show of the year.' Mashable describes it as 'an enthralling portrait of a town you'll want to get lost in.'
Rhys told HELLO! that the script made him 'laugh out loud' and 'gasp,' and he hoped audiences would share that experience. O'Flynn called the scripts 'amazing' and the world 'really clear,' making it 'a no brainer' to join the project.
Underneath the horror and comedy, the series explores themes of second chances, grief, and the rot that can seep into small-town communities. With two devastating twists in the final episodes, viewers will be left wondering if the island can be freed from its curse.
