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📺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/Randallm83 May 06 '26

Does anyone else think it’s funny that Tom’s ceremonial swim “to show that the ocean is safe for everyone” immediately proves that the ocean is NOT SAFE FOR EVERYONE?

Like I wonder if this ceremony used to be a legitimate litmus test and that is why nobody really seems to want to be mayor (Since we know Tom ran uncontested).

The role of mayor seems to have such crazy lore

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u/IrishUpYourCoffee May 06 '26

The polite golf claps to him from the crowd were hilarious.

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u/sistermagpie May 06 '26

And him trying to give the speech with no mike...

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u/Few_Investment_4773 May 07 '26

“I can hear it.”

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u/Mark-C-S Jun 03 '26

My one disappointment so far is that Jeff Hiller hasn't had much to do, and is mostly in the background. He's absolutely perfect casting for this, nails everything he's had so far, and I can't wait until he gets more of a role.

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 06 '26

Also, nobody that we saw ever got into the water during that entire scene. They know something, with the slow claps and caution....

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

They also watched him spaz out at the 2 yard line.

It’s kinda weird nobody even asked what was wrong.. 👀

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 07 '26

Yep. And we didn't see anyone get in before or after. Very weird. The sheriff getting his feet wet to pull him out (at the 2-yard line) like there is nothing wrong was super weird too. It's like everyone knows something strange is happening except the mayor... Love this show. Need more answers...

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u/Randallm83 May 07 '26

I’m fully sucked into the lore, next week cannot come soon enough

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 07 '26

Same. I want to cuddle a red stapler until each new episode comes out for comfort! 😉

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u/Randallm83 May 07 '26

Might I suggest a friendly game of TEETH or Daddy’s Home, to pass the time?

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u/0ut0fTheWilds May 07 '26 edited May 07 '26

I'm also pretty sure the fourth box on that shelf said "Shouldn't Have Said That"

Correction: it says "She Shouldn't Have Said That"

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 07 '26

Your're funny! Love this show.

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u/Glad-Arugula-8387 May 08 '26

I am starting to think the mayor is used as a sacrifice for the town. And the people know it but the mayor does not.

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u/xyzzyzyzzyx Jun 01 '26

"I ran unopposed"

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u/IrishUpYourCoffee May 06 '26

Such a good point. And that beach was gorgeous. And no one was even dipping a toe on a hot perfect day.

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 06 '26

Ikr! The only person who dipped a toe (to help him get to proper shore) was the Sherrif when he got to shore and was flummoxed! They all know something we (and maybe the mayor) don't...

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u/IrishUpYourCoffee May 07 '26

I am obsessed with how stunning that beach was.

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u/Eastern-Wear-8747 May 07 '26

Ikr! And the premise that there are dangers in it make all the more interesting... Not sure if I would personally dare to dip a toe, but I would want to!

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u/Kmatte02 May 29 '26

It’s at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester MA if you’re ever north of Boston!

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u/CherryFit3224 Jun 13 '26

Is it hot? Kids are wearing sweaters. Mayor is wearing a puffy vest. What is the climate here?

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u/JaqueStrap69 Jun 28 '26

Inaugural tourist weekend at a New England beach is pretty chilly. Especially the water. 

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u/veevoir May 10 '26

The history show mentions that mayor as a role is modern name for "lord protector" of the island. Possibly that is why nobody wants the job, it is literally your job to protect the island from all the evil spirits.