Widow's Bay
The mayor of a New England town resolves to turn it into the next tourist hot spot, despite local warnings that it's cursed.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople are loving this show, and it's mostly because of the cast. Matthew Rhys's Mayor Tom Loftis is a standout, and the ensemble around him, including Kate O'Flynn's Patricia and Stephen Root, is universally praised for carrying the sharp humor and engaging story. The setting of Widow's Bay itself is a huge hit, feeling original and visually strong. The main gripe from some viewers is with the pacing, which can drag at times, but for most, the fantastic acting and quirky charm easily make up for it.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive66%
- Mixed12%
- Negative22%
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By season
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Buzz
415 reactions over two weeks, counted by the day they were posted.
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