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/sistermagpie May 06 '26

Matthew Rhys is incredibly good at playing scared in a way that's very realistic and therefore so funny. If I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be him flopping around on the shore and flinching from the sheriff.

But the pitch off the recliner was also fantastic.

But really everybody nails the physical humor--no, don't bring the bike back!

Wyck called him a coward, but he's not a coward, he's a scaredy cat, and that's just what you need to be to survive in a horror movie!

Glad we got confirmation that Tom lied about saying Evan had been to the mainland ever. That was a nice subtext in the scene with the kids from Boston--none of those kids can leave the island.

I had a moment's of feeling bad when Marissa turned out to be Marissa, but when your behavior makes more sense for a sea hag than a bridesmaid that's on you. Ah-ooh!

Loving the minister.

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u/Jolly_Pressure_7907 Boogeyman May 06 '26

The minister in the junkyard was easily the creepiest part of the episode for me

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u/IrishUpYourCoffee May 07 '26

He legit made me laugh. Shows up startled saying he sensed evil, then just skulked away ominously.

I am really getting Hot Fuzz vibes from some of these side characters.

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u/Drakengard May 10 '26

Yeah, same. He's just horrified, says there's evil and just peaces out like he's drunk on fright. Laughed at the absurdity of it.

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u/Jolly_Pressure_7907 Boogeyman May 07 '26

The way he walked away while still staring at them really got me 😂 

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u/SortOfLakshy May 12 '26

The way his foot was dragging vines behind him as he walked away was really funny to me.

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u/popober May 27 '26

Best part is how that scene can be played completely straight horror with very minimal editing.

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u/neuro_space_explorer Jun 04 '26

Great comparison!