Apple TV+ launches horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay'
Apple TV+ has released 'Widow's Bay', a horror-comedy series created by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai. The show stars Matthew Rhys as Tom Loftis, the mayor of a small island town off the coast of New England that is plagued by mysterious events, including zombies emerging from the fog. The series blends horror with humor, drawing comparisons to David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks' and featuring a cast that includes Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, and Kingston Rumi Southwick. The first five episodes have been praised for their acting, atmosphere, and quirky character mix, with a sixth episode delving into the island's historical backstory.
Key facts
- Series 'Widow's Bay' is available on Apple TV+
- Created by Katie Dippold, directed by Hiro Murai
- Stars Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis
- Set on an island off the coast of New England
- Blends horror and comedy, inspired by 'Twin Peaks'
- Cast includes Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick
- First five episodes critically acclaimed
- Episode 6 explores historical origins of the island's events
Entities
Artists
- Matthew Rhys
- Katie Dippold
- Hiro Murai
- Kate O'Flynn
- Stephen Root
- Kingston Rumi Southwick
- David Lynch
- Stephen King
Institutions
- Apple TV+
- New York Times
Locations
- Widow's Bay
- New England
- United States