Apple TV+ launches horror‑comedy series “Widow’s Bay” as it expands original slate

Apple TV+ continues to broaden its original programming, with upcoming projects such as the action‑romance “The Gorge,” the Israeli crime drama “Unconditional,” the therapist‑centric comedy “Shrinking,” the sports sitcom “Ted Lasso,” the psychological thriller “Imperfect Women,” and the MonsterVerse expansion “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.”

Its newest hit, “Widow’s Bay,” is a horror‑comedy set on a New England island. Created and written by Katie Dippold – known for her work on “The Babadook” meme and “Parks and Recreation” – the series follows Tom (Matthew Rhys) as he tries to boost tourism while confronting local legends and eerie rituals. The show mixes quirky humor, exemplified by Stephen Root’s character Wyck, with dark, Stephen King‑style moments, such as a witch ritual involving blood. The blend of mock‑umentary style comedy and horror places “Widow’s Bay” alongside past TV staples like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation,” aiming to attract both comedy and horror fans.