'Widow's Bay' Leads All New Shows With 19 Nominations
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Apple’s horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay received 19 Emmy nominations for 2026, including best comedy series, lead actor Matthew Rhys, and writing and directing honors, making it the most recognized new comedy series this year.
- The show stars Rhys as Tom Loftis, mayor of a haunted New England island town, and features inventive storytelling with standalone episodes and a mix of humor and horror.
- Despite launching with little fanfare amid other high-profile Apple shows, Widow’s Bay gained critical acclaim and strong word-of-mouth, earning five Television Critics Association award nominations and praise from major celebrities.
- The series was also widely recognized for its technical achievements, including production design, cinematography, editing, and sound mixing, highlighting its overall creative excellence.
- Matthew Rhys, nominated for lead actor in both comedy and limited series categories, is considered a strong contender, and the show is viewed as a major contender across multiple Emmy categories.
