Widow's Bay (2026) at a Glance: Facts, Content, Cast

Facts

2026–now · Drama, Comedy · EnglishCritics and audiences agree

Critics vs audiences

Critics and audiences agree

Critics 78Audiences 81GoodWatch 79

Metascore78
IMDb8.1
User score8.0

Reach

Streams in 27 countries, rent or buy in 58 more

+17

First aired

2026

April 28, 2026

Still running

Genres

DramaComedyMystery

Language

English

Original language

Made in

United States

Awards

Emmy winnerWins and nominations by award

Primetime Emmy Awards2026

Outstanding Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series2026Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series2026Won

Content

TV-MA · Violence, strong language +1Adults

Rated

TV-MAUnited States

What's in it

ViolenceLittle or none
Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
Frightening scenesModerate
Sex, nudityLittle or none
Dark themesModerate
Strong languageNamed in the advisories

In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.

Viewing guide

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Not listed for kids or family movie night.

StarringMatthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll

Made by

Created by Katie Dippold, written with Dave Harris, Alberto RoldánChristian Sprenger (camera), David Fleming (music), Jing Han (editing)·119 people in 11 departments

Directing · 9

Sam Donovan Director
Andrew DeYoung Director
Ti West Director
Eric Holmes Script Coordinator
Jenna Dayton Script Supervisor
Maria Mantia First Assistant Director

Writing · 3

Dave Harris Executive Story Editor, Writer
Alberto Roldán Executive Story Editor, Writer
Emma Ketchum Writer

Production · 25

Katie Dippold Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
Hiro Murai Executive Producer, Director
Colton Dunn Supervising Producer, Writer
Neil Casey Supervising Producer, Writer
Bobak Esfarjani Consulting Producer, Writer
Mackenzie Dohr Co-Executive Producer, Writer

Camera · 5

Cody Jacobs Director of Photography
Michael Fuchs Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
Frank A. Montesanto Key Grip
Kyo Moon Digital Imaging Technician
Robert Knowles Best Boy Grip

Editing · 6

Jing Han Assistant Editor, Editor
Isaac Hagy Editor
Kyle Reiter Editor
Jen Bryson Editor
Cameron Ross Editor
Damien Vandercruyssen Colorist

Sound · 18

David Fleming Original Music Composer
Ryan A. Sullivan Sound Designer, Sound Effects Editor
Goeun Lee Everett Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer
Matt Yocum Supervising Sound Editor
Sang Jun Kim Supervising Sound Editor
Nate Underkuffler Music Editor

Art · 14

Steve Arnold Production Design
Nicole Ezell Set Designer
Jennifer Engel Set Decoration
Bryan Felty Art Direction
Kimberly Osborne Graphic Designer
Peter Borck Supervising Art Director

Costume & Make-Up · 10

Alex Bovaird Costume Design
Seraphina Caligiure Key Makeup Artist
Todd Masters Makeup Effects Designer
Brian Sprouse Assistant Costume Designer
Linda Gardar Costume Supervisor
Adam Roffman On Set Dresser

Visual Effects · 7

Brian Drewes Visual Effects Supervisor
Kyle Raffile Visual Effects
Aaron Cornwall Visual Effects Coordinator
Katie-Leigh Murray Visual Effects
Dan Cayer Visual Effects
Sofia Portantino Visual Effects Producer

Lighting · 2

Joshua Dreyfus Chief Lighting Technician
James R. Mitchell Assistant Chief Lighting Technician

Other crew · 20

Paul Marini Stunt Coordinator
Rachel Owart Color Assistant
Cheryl Hawe Background Casting Director
Theo Orfanos Picture Car Coordinator
Katara Shipton Post Production Assistant
Angela Peri Local Casting