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Apple TV's 'Widow’s Bay' Premieres April 2026: Horror Comedy Awaits!

12/16/2025

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Apple TV has announced that Widow’s Bay will premiere on April 29, 2026, a horror-comedy starring Matthew Rhys (actor) as Mayor Tom Loftis.
The series is set in a remote island town off New England, where Loftis tries to modernize the community.
Although the town initially attracts tourists, old legends resurface.
Katie Dippold created the series, which features an ensemble cast including Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root.

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Apple TV has announced that Widow’s Bay will premiere on April 29, 2026, a horror-comedy starring Matthew Rhys (actor) as Mayor Tom Loftis.
The series is set in a remote island town off New England, where Loftis tries to modernize the community.
Although the town initially attracts tourists, old legends resurface.
Katie Dippold created the series, which features an ensemble cast including Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root.