Apple TV Announces Release Date for Matthew Rhys' New Horror-Comedy Series "Widow's Bay"

The 10-episode series blends genuine horror with character-driven comedy and premieres on April 29, 2026.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Apple TV has released the first teaser for its upcoming horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay", starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis. The 10-episode series, created by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai, follows Loftis as he tries to revive a struggling island community off the coast of New England, only to find that long-buried legends begin to resurface. The series will premiere globally on April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes debuting that day, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17.

Why it matters

"Widow's Bay" marks the latest high-profile original series from Apple TV, which has been steadily building its slate of premium content to compete with other streaming platforms. The blend of horror and comedy, along with the talented creative team and cast, has generated significant anticipation among viewers.

The details

In "Widow's Bay", Rhys plays Mayor Tom Loftis, who is trying to turn around a struggling island community with no Wi-Fi and spotty cell service. The locals believe the island is cursed, and as Loftis tries to attract tourists, old legends start to resurface. The series is created and executive produced by Katie Dippold, with Hiro Murai directing and executive producing five of the ten episodes. The ensemble cast also includes Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, and Dale Dickey.

  • The first teaser for "Widow's Bay" was released on February 4, 2026.
  • The series will premiere globally on Apple TV on April 29, 2026.
  • New episodes will be released every Wednesday through June 17, 2026.

The players

Matthew Rhys

An Emmy Award-winning actor who stars as Mayor Tom Loftis and is also an executive producer on the series.

Katie Dippold

The creator and executive producer of "Widow's Bay".

Hiro Murai

The director and executive producer who helms five of the ten episodes of the series.

Apple TV

The streaming platform that is producing and releasing "Widow's Bay".

Apple Studios

The production company behind "Widow's Bay".

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The first three episodes of "Widow's Bay" will debut on April 29, 2026, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday through June 17, 2026.

The takeaway

"Widow's Bay" represents Apple TV's continued investment in high-quality original programming, leveraging a talented creative team and cast to deliver a unique blend of horror and comedy that is sure to captivate viewers.