'Widow's Bay' renewed for season 2
Los Angeles, June 12
Just days before its Season 1 finale, Widow's Bay has secured a Season 2 renewal from Apple TV+, cementing the Matthew Rhys-led horror-comedy as one of the streamer's biggest breakout hits.
On expanding the series, Matt Cherniss, head of programming, Apple TV, said, "From the moment audiences arrived in Widow's Bay, they've been hooked on every eerie mystery, unexpected laughs, and cursed secret that Katie, Hiro [Murai], Matthew, and the entire team have created."
Matt added, "It's become one of those shows everyone's talking about, and we're thrilled to see audiences continue to embrace it. We can't wait to return for another season."
The series hails from Dippold and Emmy-winning executive producer and director Hiro Murai, as per Deadline.
Here's the logline: In Widow's Bay, something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There's no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don't. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Not my cup of tea. The whole "cursed island" trope feels overdone. But I'm glad it's getting another season, clearly audiences disagree with me! Maybe I'll give it another shot if the reviews for S2 are good.
Matthew Rhys is a fantastic actor! I still remember his work in The Americans. And Hiro Murai's involvement — yes, please! As someone who loves both horror and dark comedy, this sounds perfect for bingeing next weekend. Also, that logline is hilarious: "They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is." 😂
"One of the biggest breakout hits" — that's a bold claim by Apple. But I guess with streaming wars, every platform needs its signature show. As an Indian viewer, I appreciate shows that blend different genres. It gives me hope that our own OTT platforms will experiment more with horror-comedy too. Anyone seen any good Indian shows in this genre?
A mayor trying to revive a struggling community, superstitious locals, and a curse that comes true — sounds like a perfect setup for some social commentary too! I wonder if they'll explore themes of colonialism or development vs tradition. The no Wi-Fi and spotty cellular reception part feels relatable even for some areas in India! 🏝️
Honestly, I'm tired of apple hyping up shows that are "everyone's talking about" when half my friends haven't heard of it. But I'll still watch because the premise sounds fun. A bit like The Wicker Man meets Schitt's Creek? Count me in!
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