Over the course of its just-concluded first season, Widow’s Bay has become an undeniable hit. The Apple TV series, created by Katie Dippold, reimagines nostalgic horror tropes in the guise of a comedy, almost like if Stephen King rewrote Parks and Recreation. It references everything from King’s canon to Jaws, John Carpenter, and A Clockwork … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains plot details from “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!,” the Season 1 finale of “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV. The curse was coming from inside the house. Over the 10-episode first season of “Widow’s Bay,” the horror-comedy hybrid that’s become a breakout hit for Apple TV, Tom … Read more
I t’s summer in New York City. Jackhammers pound outside my hotel room at 6 a.m. Rich folks are dropping $10,000 on Knicks tickets. An impatient man at the Pret A Manger bitches at a worker because they are out of Caprese sandwiches. The city can make you feel small and expendable — much like … Read more