Widow’s Bay episodes 6 and 7 might be the best horror movie of the summer
Apple TV’s horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay has released episodes 6 and 7 as a double feature, marking a significant departure from the show’s established format. According to Polygon, these two installments represent some of the strongest horror storytelling of the summer season.
The series follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) as he attempts to increase tourism to the fictional island town of Widow’s Bay, only to be repeatedly thwarted by supernatural threats ranging from murderous sea hags to cursed objects. However, episodes 6 and 7 break away from this episodic pattern, delivering what critics describe as compelling standalone horror narratives.
The episodes feature impressive directorial talent, with episode 6 helmed by Ti West, known for horror films X, Pearl, and Maxxxine, and episode 7 directed by Sam Donovan, who worked on the acclaimed series Severance. This creative lineup appears to have elevated the material significantly.
Notably, the new episodes serve as an effective entry point for potential viewers unfamiliar with earlier seasons, making them accessible to audiences who haven’t been following the series from the beginning. Despite this, the episodes are evidently designed to reward longtime viewers of the show.