The Apple TV+ horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" has received 19 Emmy nominations for the 2026 awards, the most for any new show this year. Nominations include writing for creator Katie Dipold, directing for Hiro Murai, and acting for Matthew Rhys and Kate O'Flynn.
Apple TV+'s new comedic horror series, Widow's Bay, is gaining critical acclaim for its unique blend of humor and scares. The show, praised by industry figures, follows a widower mayor trying to boost tourism in a town plagued by supernatural events.
Widow's Bay, a new TV comedy series, successfully blends horror and humor, set on a cursed island in New England. The show follows the island's mayor as he tries to develop it into a tourist destination, despite supernatural threats. Its unique combination of genuine scares and subtle comedy has earned critical praise.
Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' premieres April 29th, a horror-comedy set on a haunted New England island. Starring Kate O'Flynn, Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, and Stephen Root, the 10-episode series from showrunner Katie Dippold blends subgenres from Midsommar to Friday the 13th while exploring themes of curses, tourism, and small-town secrets.
