About this episode

The episode reviews Apple TV's horror comedy series 'Widow's Bay', discussing its unique blend of humor and frights.

This week we are reviewing Apple TV's summer sensation, Widow's Bay, a horror comedy set in a "cursed" New England hamlet. Starring Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, Kate O'Flynn, Dale Dickey, and Kevin Carroll, the series blends dry workplace humor with Stephen King-esque frights. With sea hags, crawlspace clowns, and a desperate mayor's office, Widow's Bay finds its unique brand propelling itself into the number one show on Apple TV. We discuss its bracing first season, its incredible performances, and its unlikely provenance from the mind of a former Parks & Recreation writer.

People in this episode

Hosts: Derek Wong, Amir Touray, Jeff Zhang

Topics covered

• horror comedy
• Apple TV
• series review
• workplace humor
• Stephen King
• performances
• first season

Keywords

• Widow's Bay
• Apple TV
• horror comedy
• Matthew Rhys
• Stephen King
• series review
• workplace humor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple TV, Parks & Recreation

Books & works: Widow's Bay

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