Widow’s Bay, the series created by Katie Dippold with Matthew Rhys, has been available on Apple TV in France since April 29, 2026. This horror-comedy fusion just claimed 14 Emmy Awards in 2026, including Best Comedy Series—a record for a comedy at a single awards cycle.
Matthew Rhys stars as Tom Loftis, the mayor of a struggling New England island. To secure a brighter future for his teenage son and revive the community, he aims to draw in tourists. But the locals, convinced the island is cursed, greet the plan with suspicion. As visitors finally begin to arrive, old, eerie tales come rushing back.
The series owes its blend of mystery, suspense, and wit to Katie Dippold, who also serves as showrunner. Hiro Murai executive-produces the project and directed five episodes of the first season. Alongside Matthew Rhys, the cast includes Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey.
The first season comprises ten episodes, aired from April 29 to June 17, 2026: it’s now available to watch in full. Apple TV offers a French (France) audio track and subtitles.
At the primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, Widow’s Bay took home honors for the series itself, for the performances of Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root, as well as for writing by Katie Dippold and directing by Hiro Murai. The six prizes join eight awarded a few days earlier, notably for casting, cinematography, sound and music. The series thus surpasses the 13 Emmys won in 2025 by another Apple TV comedy, The Studio.
Matthew Rhys was also honored this year for The Beast in Me on Netflix, but that award isn’t part of the Widow’s Bay lineup. Apple TV+ has already confirmed a second season; its release date and plot have not yet been announced.
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