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Apple TV+ Debuts “Widow’s Bay” – 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

4/30/2026

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Summary

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Apple TV+ launched Widow’s Bay on April 29, 2026.
Episodes 1 and 2 aired on April 29, followed by weekly episodes through June 17.
The series streams for $12.99 per month after a free trial and can be watched abroad with a VPN like NordVPN.
Matthew Rhys leads as Mayor Tom Loftis with Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick and Kevin Carroll.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the series a 100% rating from 23 reviews.

History

Historical Context

In February 2013 Netflix launched House of Cards, the first series produced for its streaming platform, releasing all 13 episodes at once. The political thriller, created by Beau Willimon and directed by David Fincher, earned nine Primetime Emmy nominations, marking the first major awards recognition for an online-only series. Its binge-release model proved streaming could rival broadcast TV and spurred subsequent high-budget originals.

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Story summary

Apple TV+ launched Widow’s Bay on April 29, 2026.
Episodes 1 and 2 aired on April 29, followed by weekly episodes through June 17.
The series streams for $12.99 per month after a free trial and can be watched abroad with a VPN like NordVPN.
Matthew Rhys leads as Mayor Tom Loftis with Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick and Kevin Carroll.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the series a 100% rating from 23 reviews.

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