Overview
- Stephen King, who posted on June 17, wrote that "WIDOW'S BAY is good" but called "MAXIMUM PLEASURE GUARANTEED" "even better," likening it to Hitchcock and praising Tatiana Maslany's rapid shifts from comic to terror on her face.
- Widow's Bay recently completed its first season and has been renewed for Season 2, with Apple also committing a multi-year overall deal to creator Katie Dippold.
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed premiered on May 20 and is airing weekly toward a July 15 finale; Apple has not yet announced a second-season order for the series.
- Critics have strongly favored both shows on Rotten Tomatoes, with Widow's Bay at roughly 97 percent and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed near 93 percent, a contrast that underscores their critical parity despite different commercial paths.
- Industry endorsements from high-profile creators such as Guillermo del Toro and King are raising visibility for both shows and could affect viewership, awards attention, and renewal decisions for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed as its season concludes.