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Widow's Bay

“Welcome to the island, please enjoy your stay. Just don't ask too many questions.”

8.2 / 10 · 273 votes

TV-MA

2026

2 seasons

10 episodes

DramaComedyMystery

The mayor of a New England town resolves to turn it into the next tourist hot spot, despite local warnings that it's cursed.

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Cast

Matthew Rhys

Kate O'Flynn

Kevin Carroll

Dale Dickey

Kingston Rumi Southwick

Stephen Root

Jeff Hiller

K Callan

Neil Casey

Nancy Lenehan

Kylie McNeill

Beck Nolan

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Seasons

Widow's Bay is a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis 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.

1.Welcome to Widow's Bay!
7.6
28-04-202642 min
We hope you enjoyed the three-hour ferry to New England's best-kept secret! Ignore the warnings about the fog. Everything's fine.
2.Lodging
7.7
28-04-202637 min
Cherish the historical charm of our local inn, which Mayor Loftis will prove is safe by spending a night there alone.
3.The Inaugural Swim
8.1
05-05-202638 min
It's time for the annual beach opening. Lay out a towel as the mayor "tests the waters." Unrelated: Do not pick up hitchhikers.
4.Beach Reads
8.4
12-05-202636 min
Make sure you pack a good read for the beach! (We do not recommend self-help books on the island.)
5.What to Expect on Your Trip
7.6
19-05-202637 min
We apologize for the curfew. Please remain calm as we determine what's happening. On a separate note, keep your teenagers inside after dark.
6.Our History
7.8
26-05-202638 min
The history of Widow's Bay is a beautiful tale of marriage, loyalty, and a love that endures beyond lifetimes. That's all.
7.Seasickness
8.0
26-05-202643 min
Set out to sea with Mayor Loftis and cherished local figure, Wyck! They are attending to some business—best to simply enjoy the voyage.
8.Your Baggage
8.4
02-06-202634 min
Don't worry about misplaced luggage. Old baggage always resurfaces in Widow's Bay.
9.Emergency Shelter
7.7
09-06-202632 min
Please seek shelter should a centuries-old storm rage toward the island and plunge us into darkness. Enjoy a card game.
10.We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!
7.9
16-06-202649 min
We understand that hard choices had to be made and we may never be the same, but we hope you'll visit again!