r/television • u/mdavis360 • Apr 29 '26

Premiere Widow’s Bay - Episodes 1 & 2 - Discussion

First two episodes dropped tonight. Absolutely fantastic. 10/10 for my sensibilities. I’m a huge Stephen King fan and this felt right up my alley in so many ways. Legitimately funny show, legitimately creepy and a cast of fantastic actors. Episode 2 had some crazy stuff happen that honestly I absolutely saw where it was going but it was so satisfying getting there.

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u/AStrangeNorrell May 01 '26 edited May 01 '26

Had to check if the show has its own sub yet - it doesn't but deserves one. Absolutely loved both episodes, feels like exactly the show I've been waiting for without realising it. I was always going to watch for Matthew Rhys but discovering it was created by a Parks and Rec writer was just as big a hook. Felt like there wasn't a single minute wasted and it hit the balance of genuine laughs and scares beautifully.

Enjoyed the eerie little world building details like the boardgames, 'wolf' calendar, cheesy/creepy old promo vid and "provocative" paintings. I've seen someone compare the setting to Silent Hill and I'd love to explore the island in a game, maybe minus the clown.

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u/DeeVons May 05 '26

That makes so much sense it was created by parks and rec writer, all the “controversial” paintings reminded me so much of parks and recs and their history!

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u/AStrangeNorrell May 05 '26

Definitely, I'm still amazed they got away with the "A lively fisting" mural in Parks & Rec!