If you're looking for a gripping new show to binge-watch in April, Apple TV might just have the answer. The new comedy horror, Widow's Bay, arrives on our screens at the end of the month, and it sounds like unmissable TV.
The ominous new teaser, which fans have hailed as "perfect" and "gold", is a retro-style clip showing a man welcoming viewers to Widow's Bay.
"There's so much to see," he says. "Come on, I'll show you around," he adds, before walking off into the distance while upbeat music plays in the background. The scene lasts for almost a minute, showing the man walking beside a lake before disappearing behind some trees.
While the clip doesn't give much away, it sets a rather unsettling tone and suggests that something isn't quite right in the titular town. Watch it below.
Tipped to blend "genuine horror with character-driven comedy," the series is set to be a must-watch this April. Not only is the show created and executive produced by Katie Dippold, who was a writer and story editor on Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedy, Parks and Recreation, but it's also directed and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Hiro Murai (The Bear, Barry).
Keep reading to find out more…
What is Widow's Bay about?
The ten-part series is set in Widow's Bay, a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England where there's no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and its locals are convinced that their island is cursed.
© Getty ImagesSomething lurks beneath the surface of the town, where Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is determined to revive his struggling community
The synopsis continues: "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.
© Chris Saunders/Netflix © 2024"Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again."
Who stars in Widow's Bay?
Matthew Rhys, known for his roles in The Beast in Me and The Americans, leads the cast.
© Jonathan PrimeHe's joined by Kate O'Flynn (Everyone Else Burns, My Lady Jane), Stephen Root (Boardwalk Empire, Office Space), Kingston Rumi Southwick (Presumed Innocent), Kevin Caroll (The Walking Dead) and Dale Dickey (True Blood).
How to watch Widow's Bay
Mark your calendars because Widow's Bay premieres on 29 April with the first three episodes. New episodes will be released every Wednesday until 17 June.
Shows to watch while you wait
- Something Very Bad is Going to Happen – If you love horror, then check out Netflix's new eight-part series about a young couple in the lead-up to their ill-fated nuptials at the groom's isolated family cabin in the woods.
© Netflix- Wednesday – Netflix's supernatural mystery series stars Jenna Ortega as the titular Wednesday Addams as a student at Nevermore Academy.
- What We Do in the Shadows – This hit fantasy show follows the lives of four vampire roommates living in Staten Island. The popular series boasts an impressive 96 Rotten Tomatoes rating.
