Widow’s Bay debuted with a whimper – six months later it’s the most acclaimed show on TV

The Apple TV+ horror-comedy series about a cursed coastal town in America debuted in April to very little fanfare. Now, it has made history at the Emmys where it picked up 14 prizes, including a contentious win for Best Comedy Series. A proud fan from day one, Annabel Nugent chronicles the show’s journey from whisper-it hidden gem to certified smash