The first two episodes of Widow’s Bay are now available on Apple TV

Widow’s Bay, Apple’s new horror comedy starring Matthew Rhys (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Post) is now available to stream on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect.

Widow’s Bay premieres on Apple TV

Last December, Apple announced Widow’s Bay, a new comedy horror series created by Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation, Ghostbusters), with several episodes of its 10-episode series directed by Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Mr. & Mrs. Smith).

More recently, the company has released a few teasers and previews, like the somewhat disturbing video below:

Now, Widow’s Bay is available to stream for Apple TV subscribers, with a slight difference from Apple’s initial announcement.

Last year, the company announced that the first three episodes of the series would premiere on April 29. However, the company released the first two episodes tonight, with the remaining eight scheduled to air every Wednesday until June 17.

Here’s what to expect from Widow’s Bay, according to Apple TV:

“Widow’s Bay” is a picturesque island town located 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lies beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There’s no Wi-Fi, spotty cell reception, and he has to deal with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. This is not the case. They find him soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and make the island a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: the tourists finally arrive. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ridiculous to be true are starting up again. “Widow’s Bay” mixes true horror with character-driven comedy.

A few days ago, the first reviews of Widow’s Bay were released, with most reviewers praising its genre-bending mix of tones and styles. RogerEbert.com called Widow’s Bay “truly unlike anything on television”, while Decider called it a “spellbinding horror comedy”.

You can watch the official Widow’s Bay trailer below:

Watch Widow’s Bay on Apple TV

Apple TV is available for $12.99 per month and offers hit TV shows and movies like Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, Shrinking and Silo.

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