Things are about to get spooky on Apple TV thanks to their upcoming series Widow’s Bay. Heralded as the next Twin Peaks by fans it’s created and executive produced by Katie Dippold. And Hiro Murai is executive producing. That’s not all though. The upcoming series stars Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys, who is also stepping in as executive producer.
From synopsis to the trailer and the photos, we’re going to break down everything that you need to know before we head to the quaint island located 40-miles off the New England coast. Because despite the assurances from the mayor… it’s not totally safe and completely normal. There’s death here.
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What’s Widow’s Bay about?
In “Widow’s Bay” 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 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, he 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.
When does Season 1 premiere?
The series is set to premiere April 29th on Apple TV with the first two episodes. It’ll then be followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026. And there will be a special two episode release on Wednesday, May 27.
Who stars in Widow’s Bay?
Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys, who also serves as executive producer, stars alongside Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. The supporting cast includes K Callan and Emmy Award-winning Jeff Hiller.
Here are the images available for Season 1:
