'Widow's Bay' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Apple TV has renewed the mystery series "Widow’s Bay" for a second season ahead of the Season 1 finale airing on June 17, with the show originally premiering on April 29.
- Series creator and showrunner Katie Dippold has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV, continuing her role as executive producer.
- "Widow’s Bay" stars Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, who struggles to revive a superstitious island community while confronting eerie events tied to local legends.
- The first season features executive producers Hiro Murai, Claudia Shin, and Rhys, with Murai directing five episodes; Apple Studios produces the series.
- Apple TV’s head of programming, Matt Cherniss, praised the show’s mix of mystery and humor, expressing excitement for the upcoming season and continued audience engagement.