Widows Bay (2026) — series, 2 seasons, 10 episodes

Name: Widows Bay
Director: Katie Dippold
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 2026-04-28
Cast: Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick

About the series

Mayor Tom Loftis is keen to revitalize a small island town off the New England coast and turn it into a popular tourist destination. However, locals are convinced that their island is cursed, and warn visitors against dangers that are reminiscent of ancient legends. Tom doesn't take these stories seriously until after the first tourists arrive, terrible events begin to happen that make one doubt that all these superstitions were fiction.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 10 episodes

Season 1

2026 · 10 episodes

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.

E01
Welcome to Widow's Bay!

28 Apr 2026 42 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.
E02
Lodging

28 Apr 2026 37 min

Cherish the historical charm of our local inn, which Mayor Loftis will prove is safe by spending a night there alone.
E03
The Inaugural Swim

05 May 2026 38 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.
E04
Beach Reads

12 May 2026 36 min

Make sure you pack a good read for the beach! (We do not recommend self-help books on the island.)
E05
What to Expect on Your Trip

19 May 2026 37 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.
E06
Our History

26 May 2026 38 min

The history of Widow's Bay is a beautiful tale of marriage, loyalty, and a love that endures beyond lifetimes. That's all.
E07
Seasickness

26 May 2026 43 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.
E08
Your Baggage

02 Jun 2026 34 min

Don't worry about misplaced luggage. Old baggage always resurfaces in Widow's Bay.
E09
Emergency Shelter

09 Jun 2026 32 min

Please seek shelter should a centuries-old storm rage toward the island and plunge us into darkness. Enjoy a card game.
E10
We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!

16 Jun 2026 49 min

We understand that hard choices had to be made and we may never be the same, but we hope you'll visit again!