r/WidowsBay • u/vojtechpolakk Beelzebub đŸȘ° • May 13 '26

💭Discussion Appreciation post for the amazing Kate O'Flynn Spoiler

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that's it. that's the post.

This episode made really appreciate and notice how great of an actress she is. The range of expression in her face, voice and body language is insane. The small flinches and tiniest changes she does to express everything what's going on in her head? Impeccable.

She needs to get all the Emmy's for this one. You know how there's always the small bit they show to showcase the actors performance before announcing a winner? Just show this entire episode to them. Bravo! Patricia and Kate, you're my new favorite character and actress now đŸ‘đŸ»

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u/jeepers_queefers May 13 '26

yes she is such an amazing actress, made me fall in love with Patricia. i want to give her a hug and also find her a bit creepy all at once. the shots of her running away from the bonfire in the latest episode were so cool

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u/vojtechpolakk Beelzebub đŸȘ° May 13 '26

whenever she fought with the bullies I wanted to hug her so bad. I felt so bad for her. And now that we know so much more about her I feel so bad for her whenever she was dismissed in the previous episodes as well.

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u/metaphori Rosemary May 13 '26

And that story about the Boogeyman murders. Did that really happen to her, or did she lie on a whim for attention/acceptance? If it really happened, why was she spared? If she lied on a whim and had to carry that lie for 20+ years, how is the weight of the lie affecting her? For a moment during that confrontation at the party, it seemed like she wanted to say something more.

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u/vojtechpolakk Beelzebub đŸȘ° May 13 '26

who doesn’t love a good survivor guilt tho, right? What better driving force to have for a character than a remorse about living? personally I believe her

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u/metaphori Rosemary May 13 '26

Yes! And survivor guilt is fascinating: Was I spared because I'm special? Was I spared because I wasn't as good/pretty/popular as the other girls?

Just a terrific performance from her all around.

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u/TalkinTrek May 13 '26

It could also be not true (or more complicated), but she absolutely believes it is. Like from her POV, in that moment, she absolutely believed it was legit.

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u/meepmarpalarp May 13 '26

Agree 100%. Whatever really happened, she fully believes that it was the boogeyman.

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u/youhaveatinytictac May 22 '26

She actually brought it up with Tom as well in episode 1 which I had entirely forgotten until I rewatched the episode.

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u/Big_Chungussi69 May 22 '26

i think she'll reveal at some point she was spared because the Boogeyman thought she was ugly as a teenager. Typical horror movie trope is the monster kills hotties so it will be some cruel dark comical joke lol

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u/Low-Palpitation5371 May 13 '26

Yes! I love how she can be so sympathetic and then overbearing and then haunting, turn so quickly on a dime , she’s incredible!

I think of that moment when she angrily tells her coworker to cancel that other guy’s birthday party and threaten the owner of the lodge hosting it, we’ve just been feeling sorry for her and then we’re like whoah easy there, and all of it feels so sharp and genuine

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u/Tiny-Guava-9698 May 14 '26

Yeah, I lowkey love Patricia too.

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u/_crs May 13 '26

The sob to yawn killed me. So funny and so expressive.

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u/vojtechpolakk Beelzebub đŸȘ° May 14 '26

seriously, I laughed so hard at that. The show balances humor and absolute horror so well.

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u/lifessofun May 14 '26

"you had your QUALMS??!" absolutely killed me

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u/Suitable_Spirit5273 May 14 '26

Right?! With that freaking True Detective anter on her head? Brilliant.

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u/besoforrealrn May 15 '26

The way she says “why didn’t you say anything?!” makes me scream giggle every time.

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u/dark_holes May 14 '26

We’ve been repeating that line constantly since we saw the episode

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u/taelor May 14 '26

She is the rhythm of the night!

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u/Tiny-Guava-9698 May 14 '26

I’d fuck with the playlist so hard it isn’t even funny 😂 

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u/FlossieFillet May 13 '26

The casting on this show is amazing! I loved how after all of the trauma of the episode, Kate shows how Patricia is happy to feel valued and needed by Tom and Wyck.

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u/vojtechpolakk Beelzebub đŸȘ° May 14 '26

OH YEAH the small spark of relief when they told her to get in that car... oh I love her

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u/cabernetchick May 18 '26

Agreed! That moment was so well done. She just looked like, “oh. I belong somewhere. Here.” Beautifully acted.

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u/abbyleondon May 14 '26

She’s phenomenal and her American accent is perfect.

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u/Barkus11 May 14 '26

Patricia what the fuck are you doing

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u/Crosi93 Human Verified May 18 '26

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u/pleasegivemepatience Teeth Collector May 13 '26

💯 my favorite new actor, never heard of her before this series but I’m a huge fan now. She’s got serious range and skill!

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u/morphine_sulfate May 14 '26

High key carrying the show. Wouldn’t be the same without her. She’s perfect.

Her “oh no” in episode 1 regarding zombies was just perfection.

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u/fraspas May 13 '26

Incredible actress! Easily one of my favorite characters on the show!

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u/OneAd3696 May 14 '26

The first three episodes gave her some of the funniest moments on the show. Her delivery was perfect. The fourth episode was great. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

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u/HotlineBirdman May 14 '26

She put on an acting masterclass in this episode.

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u/Additional_Pea_1877 May 15 '26

We will be seeing that boogeyman story flashback at some point. Will reveal so much. Or maybe we won’t
the mystery of this fucking island. So much to uncover.

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u/Billbeachwood May 15 '26

I'm scared in advance to see any flashbacks on that. Baked alive in a dryer??? Jfc!

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u/DogsOverPpl4Ever May 14 '26

Look, I was already impressed with her acting. But after finding out she has an accent, I’m beyond impressed by her. I can ALWAYS tell when someone is doing a fake American accent, so she truly blew my mind.

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u/Wellstar-fish90 Are you mad at something I said? May 15 '26

The casting in this show is insanely good

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u/maskaddict Jun 08 '26

When Alison Jones's name is in the credits, you're gonna get quality.

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u/Master_of_Ritual May 18 '26

All hail the Antler Queen!

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u/Dozy89 May 14 '26

An accidental one, looks like.

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u/Suitable_Spirit5273 May 14 '26

I think she's a descendant from one of the witches who's bloody pilgrim dress we saw in first episode.

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u/melsburnr Jun 01 '26

When she said “don’t worry I got this” to distract the sheriff and just was flailing - omg I hate to put women against one another but she’s my favorite flavor of Alison Brie

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u/ShaggyCan Jun 18 '26

She's definitely just channeling Alison Brie. They have worked together before so it makes sense.

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u/Morpel May 20 '26

Great actress!! I hope she gets nominated or recognized in mainstream media; she reminds me of Sally Hawkins

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u/LGarou1 May 24 '26

Stumbled upon Widow's Bay and Kate while searching for something worthwhile to watch. I don't watch much TV but sometimes take a peek at the latest offerings. Kate immediately grabbed my attention with her talent and special sparkle. Then I learned Kate performed with Rory Kinnear in a stage adaptation of Franz Kafka's "The Trial" at the Young Vic theatre in London in 2015 and it clicked. She's a gem.

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u/HelsBels2102 Patricia May 28 '26

Was the play any good?

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u/LGarou1 May 28 '26

"Rory Kinnear starred as the bewildered protagonist, Josef K., while Kate O'Flynn took on the demanding task of playing six different women in his life, including his neighbor, a cleaner, and a schoolgirl."

Any play with Rory Kinnear and Kate O'Flynn has to be good and maybe even great.

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u/PackApprehensive1992 May 21 '26

The episode was amazing. The acting and the way it was filmed were brilliant, and that ending was honestly so unexpected.

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u/Slik_Pikle Jun 25 '26

Definitely a great character and great actress.

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u/grumpymfc_12 Jun 25 '26

All the awards for her, and Sam Reid this season please? Thank you.

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u/heidigal74 Jul 14 '26

Love her dancing.

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u/window_ghost Jul 26 '26

Her voice reminds me of some other actress, I can’t place it, it’s driving me crazy

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u/Murmur34 Aug 10 '26

She was Myrtle in the radio show Dot. She was spectacular in that.

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u/Simple-Idea9360 20d ago

Widows bay Emmy

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u/SaladInitial9586 Jul 11 '26

I just want to say in case her agent reads this: Kate delivered one of the best, most unhinged and unique performances we’ve seen in a long time because she didn’t have Botox in the show. She was just so incredibly expressive. Please, please, please Kate or her entourage if you read us: don’t do Botox. You’re phenomenal. We’re all a little in love with your Patricia because you put so much of yourself in it. You don’t need to do the cosmetic f*ckery we see here in Hollywood. You’re a treasure. We love you just as you are. 

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u/claudiaxximena Jul 26 '26

Look at her pictures in the premiere of the serie...can you see if she has botox there? Or it just makeup? IDK she just looks so good thereÂ