Guillermo del Toro has heaped praise on Apple TV+'s new horror comedy series Widow's Bay, calling it “the best streaming series in a long time” and “one of the most mesmerizing acts of narrative prestidigitation in Horror.” The Oscar-winning director shared his thoughts on X, commending the show’s blend of comedy and horror.
The 10-episode series stars Matthew Rhys as a small-town New England mayor desperate to boost tourism on his struggling island, which locals believe is cursed. The cast also includes Dale Dickey, Kevin Carroll, Stephen Root, Kate O’Flynn and Kingston Rumi Southwick.
Critics have echoed del Toro’s enthusiasm. The show holds a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising Rhys’s “top-notch physical comedy” and the show’s unique genre blend. RadioTimes’s Louise Griffin awarded it four stars, noting its “twists, reveals and outright surreal moments” and calling it a “neat, off-beat offering.”
The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han described the series as “intriguingly creepy, oddly cozy” and commended Rhys for anchoring the show. She added that at its best, Widow's Bay “highlights the blurry line between comedy and horror.”
The first seven episodes of Widow's Bay are streaming now on Apple TV+, with new episodes released every Wednesday through June 17.
