# Widow's Bay (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/widows-bay/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Katie Dippold |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| Seasons | 1 (10 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Widow's Bay (2026–present) is a Comedy, Horror series created by Katie Dippold, streaming on Apple TV+. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (98%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (88%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A 98% Tomatometer horror-comedy that critics call outlandish and precise — Rhys's dry mayoral panic and Dippold's genre tightrope make Widow's Bay the 2026 Apple premiere IMDb and Empire midyear lists keep ranking first.

## Synopsis

Mayor Tom Loftis wants his fog-bound New England island to become a tourist hotspot — even as locals insist the place is cursed. Created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Apple TV+'s horror-comedy watches civic boosterism collide with supernatural warnings, weekly disappearances, and a town that would rather sell postcards than admit the fog is hungry.

## Cast

Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Dale Dickey, Kevin Carroll, Kingston Rumi Southwick

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Widow's Bay worth watching?**
Yes — Widow's Bay earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 98%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 88%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A 98% Tomatometer horror-comedy that critics call outlandish and precise — Rhys's dry mayoral panic and Dippold's genre tightrope make Widow's Bay the 2026 Apple premiere IMDb and Empire midyear lists keep ranking first.

**Why is Widow's Bay so highly rated?**
Widow's Bay scores 87% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 98/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A 98% Tomatometer horror-comedy that critics call outlandish and precise — Rhys's dry mayoral panic and Dippold's genre tightrope make Widow's Bay the 2026 Apple premiere IMDb and Empire midyear lists keep ranking first. See the full breakdown on the Widow's Bay series page.

**Is Widow's Bay on Netflix?**
No — Widow's Bay is not on Netflix. It streams on Apple TV+, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Widow's Bay on Apple TV+?**
Yes — Widow's Bay is available on Apple TV+ in many regions (catalogued under Apple TV+ on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Apple TV+ app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Widow's Bay come out?**
Widow's Bay first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by Katie Dippold; it streams on Apple TV+ today.

**How many seasons of Widow's Bay are there?**
Widow's Bay has 1 season across 10 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Widow's Bay?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Widow's Bay’s 10 episodes take around 8 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Widow's Bay?**
Widow's Bay streams on Apple TV+ in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Widow's Bay?**
Widow's Bay stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Dale Dickey, Kevin Carroll, and others. Created by Katie Dippold.

**How many episodes are in Widow's Bay?**
Widow's Bay has 10 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is Widow's Bay about?**
Mayor Tom Loftis wants his fog-bound New England island to become a tourist hotspot — even as locals insist the place is cursed. Created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Apple TV+'s horror-comedy watches civic boosterism collide with supernatural warnings, weekly disappearances, and a town that would rather sell postcards than admit the fog is hungry.

**Who created Widow's Bay?**
Widow's Bay was created by Katie Dippold. It is a comedy, horror series from United States, primarily in English.

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