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Widow’s Bay

TV · 2026 · Not woke

A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island. Set on a remote and fictional New England island, the Apple TV+ series Widow’s Bay follows Tom Loftis (played by Matthew Rhys), a skeptical, mainland-born widower who serves as the town’s well-meaning mayor. In an effort to revitalize the isolated community, Tom launches a high-stakes tourism initiative and tries to suppress local folklore regarding a centuries-old curse. However, his plans quickly derail when a glowing travel piece brings in visitors, triggering a wave of terrifying supernatural phenomena—including devouring mists, a malevolent sea hag, and a reanimated 18th-century founder. Alongside his eccentric assistant Patricia and a crusty mariner named Wyck, Tom is forced to confront the island’s dark history to protect both the tourists and the locals. As the season builds toward its chaotic cli