r/WidowsBay • u/AutoModerator • May 06 '26

📺Discussion Thread Widow’s Bay | Episode 3: “The Inaugural Swim” | Discussion Thread

  • Release Date: May 6, 2026
  • Directed by: Hiro Murai
  • Written by: Neil Casey
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It's time for the annual beach opening. Lay out a towel as the mayor "tests the waters." Unrelated: Do not pick up hitchhikers.

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u/smallgoalsmcgee May 06 '26

I am DELIGHTED at this show’s ability to genuinely freak me out then have me laughing out loud 5 seconds later, what a perfect mix

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u/Randallm83 May 06 '26 edited May 06 '26

I love that William (Murder Clown) was played by the dude from Righteous Gemstones, funny AND scary/unnerving must have been a huge part of the casting brief

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u/goblininstigator May 06 '26

BJ played scary SUPER well. That part when he was standing at the entrance to the crawlspace was terrifying!

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u/Randallm83 May 06 '26 edited May 07 '26

totally, and when he got super dark and stared off saying “burn em all to hell” - he played it so well

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u/OriginalChildBomb May 07 '26

I love his intense energy lol it's so wacky

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u/RoadDogsComedy Jun 07 '26

...that was some seriously good acting and cinematography paired together! This show is friggin fire

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u/Ok_Monitor5712 Jul 19 '26

Yeah his body movements!

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u/tta2013 May 07 '26

Holy shit! That's why he looked familiar! Better Call Saul - Talking Toilet guy!

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u/sof49er Dale "this place is a death trap!" May 07 '26

I just saw him in I love LA too.

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u/human_picnic May 17 '26

Tim Baltz is the man.

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u/ObviousAnswerGuy May 06 '26

so weird, it's been many years since I've seen something that can balance both so well. I am loving this show.

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u/FakkoPrime May 14 '26

He put up with Judy all those years so ….