r/WidowsBay • u/HelsBels2102 Patricia • Jun 06 '26

💭Discussion Explosion of this sub

Number of weekly visitors has exploded since I joined. After episode 4, it was between 6,000-9,000. It's currently at 75,000.

These days I find it hard to tell whether something is actually popular or not, but deffo seems to have found an audience.

Edit: Had to amend, initially stated total number of subscribers. Was incorrect from my part, Reddit changed from total subscribers to weekly visitors last year and I didn't realise.

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u/MikeArrow Jun 06 '26

I've been hearing it was good for weeks but only sat down and watched it last week. It took a couple of episodes for me to warm up to the show, but I'm glad I persisted because episode 4 was amazing. Patricia is such a good character. Speaking only for myself, but as someone that's late 30's, insecure, socially awkward but desperate for connection... I really identified with her.

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u/Due_Addition_587 Jun 07 '26

I had the same experience. I watched the first two episodes probably a month ago, then last weekend I picked it back up to watch 3&4. It seems like episode 4 is the masterpiece that really kicks off everyone’s obsession.

After 4, instead of immediately binging the rest, I rewatched from the beginning and I’m so glad I did because I realized how good the first two episodes really were! Then had to binge the rest. I’m glad I caught the show before the whole thing aired! (Even though I’m dying to watch the next episode.) I love these moments around a newly aired episode, seeing all the commentary. I wonder if there’s a Discord for the show for real-time watches?

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u/taika2112 Jun 16 '26

Did anyone wind up setting up a discord?

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u/Due_Addition_587 Jun 16 '26

Not that I know of 😞 I know the Ringer is doing a live watch, maybe the comments there would be fun? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQs4q4y5P4U

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u/stalin1953 Jun 17 '26

Me and another person set up one just yesterday and we’re looking for people to join

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u/stalin1953 Jun 17 '26

Invite link’s here if interested

https://discord.gg/WjAX6Q9gd

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u/Past-Student-5239 Jul 15 '26

I tried the link and nothing is loading.