Apple TV has a reputation for delivering high-quality content. With acclaimed series like “Severance” and “Ted Lasso” already in its portfolio, the platform is also home to the Academy Award-winning film “Coda,” among various other critically recognized successes. Nevertheless, enthusiasts of the horror-comedy genre may have been yearning for fresh material to dive into — particularly after the premature cancellation of Drew Barrymore’s “Santa Clarita Diet” — and a new series on Apple TV is gaining both critics’ and viewers’ applause.
For those seeking a frightfully delightful experience, the recently launched series “Widow’s Bay” shows great potential. Thus far, the 10-episode series is making a notable impression, holding a 100% Tomatometer score and a 93% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. With only a few episodes of Season 1 currently available, you might want to explore our suggestions if you’re after an Apple TV miniseries that can be completed in a single day.
In a review for Tech Advisor, critic David Opie remarks, “Assuming that an old-school curse doesn’t arrive to ruin the fun, we might just be looking at the next big hit from Apple TV. It’s a classic in the making.” Clearly, if the encouragement from critics and online chatter isn’t sufficient to motivate you to watch, consider that series creator Katie Dippold boasts a notable background in Hollywood, having penned works like “Parks and Recreation” and “The Heat,” giving you an idea of what to anticipate.
Widow’s Bay is a wickedly entertaining experience on Apple TV.
Though not extremely prevalent on the platform, there is horror-themed content available on Apple TV. In fact, the service’s inaugural scary offering was M. Night Shyamalan’s 4-season series “Servant,” which did incorporate elements of dark comedy at times. Naturally, there’s also a fair share of corporate-horror and thrills in the previously highlighted “Severance” as well. However, the company’s newest series intends to elicit laughter just as frequently as it induces screams.
Set in a small island community off the New England coast sharing the same name, “Widow’s Bay” focuses on Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys). Eager to revitalize the community’s grim living conditions (no Wi-Fi!), Mayor Loftis strives to satisfy his constituents despite believing the island is cursed. As the mayor gradually attracts tourists to the island, it becomes evident that the residents of Widow’s Bay had good reason to be concerned, as the superstitions haunting the island start to manifest.
Alongside Rhys, “Widow’s Bay” features Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Dale Dickey, and Kevin Carroll. The series has its first three episodes currently streaming on Apple TV, with new installments arriving each Wednesday until June 17. While the outlook for the series appears quite bright so far, we hope “Widow’s Bay” evolves into an Apple TV show worthy of repeated binge-watching — but for now, we will need to remain patient and observe.