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Matthew Rhys Stars in Apple TV's Dark Comedy 'Widow's Bay'

1/3/2026

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Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis in the Apple TV series Widow's Bay, premiering on April 29.
Loftis is described as a 'soft and cowardly' leader of a cursed island town, facing skepticism.
The 10-episode series blends horror and comedy and features Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root in the cast.
Emmy-winner Hiro Murai directs the series.
Matthew Rhys also serves as an executive producer for the series.

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Story summary

Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis in the Apple TV series Widow's Bay, premiering on April 29.
Loftis is described as a 'soft and cowardly' leader of a cursed island town, facing skepticism.
The 10-episode series blends horror and comedy and features Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root in the cast.
Emmy-winner Hiro Murai directs the series.
Matthew Rhys also serves as an executive producer for the series.