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in SeasonsWidow’s Bay: Season 2 Predictions — The Aftermath
Season 1 of Widow’s Bay ends with a shock. Tom’s son, Evan, is the last descendant of the Warren bloodline. Consequently, Tom is faced with an existential crisis that will shake him to the depths of his soul. This sets up the perfect stage for Season 2. Let’s get into it, shall we? The situation that Tom […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E10: “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!” — Trolley Problem
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E10, “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time” (written by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai) Season 1’s finale of Widow’s Bay provides an excellent conclusion to the show’s first run. It highlights thematic depth, explores a central philosophical idea, and presents dark, twisted material at the […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E9 Recap: “Emergency Shelter” — A Dilemma
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E9, “Emergency Shelter” (written by Bobak Esfarjani and directed by Hiro Murai) Well, we’re in a pickle now, aren’t we? Widow’s Bay’s first season’s penultimate installment is extremely fast-paced, revealing a few interesting and clarifying twists. It leaves us uneasy and uncertain about what will happen when Season […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E8 Recap: “Your Baggage” — Boogeyman Returns
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E8, “Your Baggage” (written by Emma Ketchum and directed by Andrew DeYoung) And as we thought, the curse is not yet over. Just as our heroes have been settling in and making plans to move on with their lives, the curse once again rears its ugly head, this […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E7 Recap: “Seasickness” — Who Will Be the Last Man?
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E7, “Seasickness” (written by Dave Harris and directed by Sam Donovan) In Episode 7 of Widow’s Bay, we return to the present day to catch up with Tom (Matthew Rhys), Wyck (Stephen Root), and Patricia (Kate O’ Flynn) as they attempt to open the cylinder container around Richard […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E6 Recap: “Our History” — So Long Comedy
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E6, “Our History” (written by Alberto Roldán and directed by Ti West) Episode 6 of Widow’s Bay completely abandons any sense of humor from the previous episodes and focuses entirely on pure, straight-up horror. By taking the audience back to 1702, the year of the plague on the […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E5 Recap: “What to Expect on Your Trip” — God, Protect My Son
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E5, “What to Expect on Your Trip” (written by Colton Dunn and directed by Andrew DeYoung) Here’s a little surprise fact for you: I didn’t get the double meaning in this episode’s title until I started writing this. While, yes, the episode’s name does bring to mind something […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E4 Recap: “Beach Reads” — To Be Popular
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E4, “Beach Reads” (written by Mackenzie Dohr and directed by Sam Donovan) With the fourth installment of Widow’s Bay, “Beach Reads,” Patricia (Kate O’ Flynn) gets her very own episode! Tom and Wyck are left to the side in this one. Instead, we get some sorely needed character […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E3 Recap: “The Inaugural Swim” — She’ll Hunt You
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E3, “The Inaugural Swim” (written by Neil Casey and directed by Hiro Murai) Tom (Matthew Rhys) faces great danger in the third episode of Widow’s Bay, “The Inaugural Swim.” Our reluctant “hero” is feeling lonely after losing his wife years ago. When a romantic opportunity presents itself, Tom grabs […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E2 Recap: “Lodging” — Enjoy Your Stay
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E2, “Lodging” (written by Kelly Galuska and directed by Hiro Murai) In the unsettling second episode of Widow’s Bay, titled “Lodging,” our hapless “hero,” Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), encounters a series of eerie elements: an ominous game called Teeth with pliers inside, a strange retro board game […] More
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Widow’s Bay S1E1 Recap: “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” — Beware the Fog
The following recap contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay S1E1, “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!” (written by Katie Dippold and directed by Hiro Murai) Widow’s Bay is now the hottest show on Apple TV, taking the coveted #1 spot on the watchlist and earning a 98% RT score. We have even mentioned it in our own podcasts. […] More
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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review
Shiver me timbers, Yakuza has entranced me once again! There’s something that holds undeniable charm about this treasure of a series. Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (or Pirate Yakuza, as I will refer to it from this point on) is worth its weight in doubloons. The good-natured, heartwarming storytelling returns, with a bit […] More
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