Apple TV+ Launches Widows Bay on April 29

Apple TV+ launches its latest horror-comedy series, Widows Bay, on April 29 with the first three episodes available immediately, followed by weekly releases through mid-June.

The 10-episode show, created by Katie Dippold, centers on Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys. Loftis leads the struggling community of Widows Bay, an island 40 miles off the New England coast lacking cell service and internet. Locals attribute the town's misfortunes to a centuries-old curse involving hauntings, thick fogs, earthquakes, witchcraft, cannibalism and other supernatural events. Loftis dismisses the folklore and pushes to transform the island into a tourist destination akin to Martha's Vineyard. His efforts pay off when a New York Times reporter publishes a favorable article, drawing visitors. However, as tourists arrive, the eerie occurrences from local legends return, forcing Loftis to confront the island's dark history while balancing his duties as a single father to teenage son Evan, portrayed by Kingston Rumi Southwick.

Supporting the mayor are town hall staffers including Patricia, played by Kate O'Flynn; Rosemary, by Dale Dickey; and Dale, by Jeff Hiller. Stephen Root stars as Wyck,...