The filmmaker shared his thoughts directly on X, where his endorsement immediately drew attention from fans of both his work and the series itself.
Guillermo del Toro Gives a Major Vote of Confidence to ‘Widow’s Bay’
Del Toro did not hold back when sharing his reaction to the show. Posting on X, he wrote: “If I may -in my estimation- Widow’s Bay may very well be the best streaming series in a long time” before adding that it is “hands down one of the most mesmerizing acts of narrative prestidigitation in Horror.”
The endorsement arrives as “Widow’s Bay” continues to earn strong reviews for its unusual blend of supernatural scares, comedy, and mystery. Created by Katie Dippold and directed in part by Hiro Murai, the ten-episode series unfolds in a cursed New England island community where centuries of dark history collide with modern life. At the center of the story is Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, whose skepticism about local legends gradually gives way as increasingly bizarre events grip the town.
Alongside Rhys, the ensemble includes Kate O’Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, and Stephen Root. Across its first season, viewers have encountered haunted inns, ancient pacts, murderous folklore figures, and a growing web of secrets tied to the island’s origins.
With its first season still unfolding on Apple TV+, “Widow’s Bay” has already attracted attention from horror enthusiasts and television critics alike. Del Toro’s enthusiastic endorsement now places the show in even rarer company, giving one of 2026’s breakout genre series a powerful seal of approval from one of modern horror’s most celebrated filmmakers.