Overview
- Apple TV released the first two episodes on Wednesday, April 29, starting a 10‑episode season for the horror‑comedy set on a cursed New England island.
- New episodes arrive each Wednesday through June 17, with a planned two‑episode drop on May 27 according to Apple listings and release guides.
- Early reception is highly positive, with critics praising the show’s blend of scares and deadpan humor and initial Rotten Tomatoes scores reported at 100% from a small critic sample.
- Created by Katie Dippold, the series stars Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis and features Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kevin Carroll and others, with multiple episodes directed by Hiro Murai.
- Coverage notes Apple shifted from an earlier plan to premiere three episodes, and reviewers highlight anthology‑style riffs on classic horror along with a score by David Fleming and curated needle‑drop tracks.