The upcoming horror comedy series Widow’s Bay, led by Matthew Rhys, has garnered stellar reviews, earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation) created the series for Apple TV. The show’s plot revolves around the mayor of a New England town who resolves to turn the location into a tourist hotspot, despite its cursed reputation. Rhys portrays Mayor Tom Loftis. The series’ cast also includes Kate O’Flynn as Patricia, Stephen Root as Wyck, Kingston Rumi Southwick as Evan, and Kevin Carroll as Bechir.
What critics are saying about Widow’s Bay in reviews
Widow’s Bay has received widespread critical acclaim. Nicole Gallucci of Decider shared in a review, “I can praise Widow’s Bay as another distinctive addition to Apple TV’s impressive library that delivered several agonizing jump scares, loads of laughs, and intrigued until the last second of the 10-episode season.”
Meanwhile, Collider‘s Emily Bernard noted, “At first, you might not be so sure that you’ve chosen the right travel destination, but Widow’s Bay becomes a haunting, deeply rewarding, and oddly charming series if you stick with it.”
Belen Edwards of Mashable noted that Widow’s Bay “artfully blends horror and comedy to create an enthralling portrait of a town you’ll want to get lost in… even if some of its locals would advise you to run the hell away.”
Moreover, TV Guide‘s Keith Phipps called Widow’s Bay an “eccentric horror comedy,” adding it’s “worth a visit.” Phipps observed, “It’s easy to miss the more leisurely, comedy-forward tone of the early episodes once the plot fully kicks in… But that likely won’t bother those who showed up for the horror in the first place or those won over by the compelling eccentric characters.”
Widow’s Bay gets a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
Widow’s Bay Season 1 currently has a 100% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. While this number might change as the show approaches its April 29 release date, it will likely retain its certified fresh tag.
