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Widow's Bay Premieres on Apple TV+ With Two-Episode Launch and Early Buzz

Early praise meets an unclear episode count.

Overview

  • Apple’s horror-comedy debuts Wednesday, April 29, with two episodes dropping at 12:00 a.m. ET on Apple TV+.
  • Apple TV Press–cited guides list a 10‑episode season with weekly releases through June 17 and a two‑episode drop on May 27.
  • Forbes reports a different plan of six episodes ending May 27, highlighting a notable discrepancy just before the premiere.
  • The series, created by Parks and Recreation alum Katie Dippold, follows a New England island mayor played by Matthew Rhys as local legends start to surface.
  • Hiro Murai leads a directing team that includes genre filmmakers like Ti West, and early coverage notes strong reviews, with Forbes citing a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.