'Widow's Bay' season 2: Everything we know so far

Matthew Rhys in 'Widow's Bay' — (Image credit: Apple TV)

We're halfway through 2026 already, and the list of best shows of the year (so far) is steadily growing. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" is certainly among that illustrious group. If you haven't tuned in to the comedy-horror hit just yet, the Katie Dippold-created mystery is set in the fictional New England town of Widow's Bay, a scenic but sinister spot that is seemingly afflicted with a centuries-old curse that, much to the chagrin of the local mayor (Matthew Rhys) and his tourism efforts, has flooded the island with evil supernatural forces.

The 10-episode first season was acclaimed by both pro critics and casual viewers alike. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has an excellent 97% approval rating, with the critics' consensus praising: "Katie Dippold successfully continues to invest in eccentricity with this outlandish horror-comedy that stokes the genre's well-worn tropes to winning effect, bringing scares, laughs, and a game cast.")

So it's not a surprise that, though season 1 has only just wrapped up on June 17, folks are already buzzing about a potential second season of the Apple TV comedy. Here's everything we know so far about "Widow's Bay" season 2.

Will there be a 'Widow's Bay' season 2?

Good news: "Widow's Bay" is officially coming back for a second season. Apple TV+ renewed the comedy-horror series for a season 2 on June 11 ahead of its season-one finale, with Kate Dippold back as showrunner and Matthew Rhys returning as main character Tom Loftis.

“From the moment audiences arrived in Widow’s Bay, they’ve been hooked on every eerie mystery, unexpected laughs, and cursed secret that Katie, Hiro, Matthew, and the entire team have created,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming, Apple TV, in a statement. “It’s become one of those shows everyone’s talking about, and we’re thrilled to see audiences continue to embrace it. We can’t wait to return for another season.”

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When will 'Widow's Bay' season 2 be released?

The streaming service hasn't officially announced when fans will be able to return to Widow's Bay for the show's second installment.

A writers room is still to be assembled, so we'll have some time before scripts are finished. And given that it took about 10 months from production (filming took place in Massachusetts in June 2025) to release (the first episode dropped on Apple TV on Wednesday, April 29), it's unlikely that a second season will premiere before late 2027 or early 2028.

Who will be in the cast of 'Widow's Bay' season 2?

Of course, you can't have "Widow's Bay" without its beleaguered mayor Tom Loftis, so series lead Matthew Rhys will be reprising his role. He'll likely be joined by fellow show regulars Kate O'Flynn as Patricia Moyer, Stephen Root as Wyck Crawford, Kevin Carroll as Sheriff Bechir Clemmons, Kingston Rumi Southwick as Evan Loftis and Dale Dickey as Rosemary.

Fans can also expect to see much of the supporting cast return for season two, such as Emmy winner Jeff Hiller as Dale, K Callan as Ruth Livingston, Nancy Lenehan as Gerrie Doyle, Neil Casey as Kurt, and Sipiwe Moyo as Chelle. It will also be interesting to see which guest stars the series pulls in for the second season; as you no doubt remember, the show featured the likes of Hamish Linklater and Betty Gilpin in guest-star roles in its first edition.

What will 'Widow's Bay' season 2 be about?

As mentioned, scripts haven't been completed just yet for "Widow's Bay" season 2, but showrunner Katie Dippold did give a bit of a teaser on what fans can expect in the upcoming eps: "Season 2 is about how everything is great on the island and there’s nothing to worry about," she included in the renewal announcement. Okay, so when we said tease, we really meant tease.

There aren't concrete plot details yet, but at least it sounds like star Matthew Rhys is just as desperate for intel as we are. "I’ve been asked, 'What do you think?' And I said, 'I have no idea how this is going to unfold!'" the actor told Variety in a recent interview.

"This is why I don’t write, because I’m like, 'What are they gonna do?' Not just me — Kevin Carroll’s character with his child. Everyone! What they’ve done is loaded the bases, to use an American analogy I know nothing of. Everyone has a high-stakes cliffhanger. I don’t know how they’re gonna deal with their food, let alone Tom! It’s gonna be crazy."

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Christina Izzo is a writer-editor covering culture, food and drink, travel and general lifestyle in New York City. She was previously the Deputy Editor at My Imperfect Life, the Features Editor at Rachael Ray In Season and Reveal, as well as the Food & Drink Editor and chief restaurant critic at Time Out New York.