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On this week’s episode of Widow’s Bay, “Beach Reads,” the Apple TV horror comedy turns its attentions to Patricia (Kate O’Flynn), who becomes fixated on the idea that if she hosts the perfect party, her life will suddenly become awesome. Or at the very least, the clique of women who’ve sneered at her since high school—on a small island where there’s literally no escape—might start extending a little more kindness.
In this spirit, the grand plan of “Sunset Cocktails” comes into being, with the help of Your Turn, a mysterious self-help book that appears in a donation pile one day and launches itself into Patricia’s path so she won’t overlook it. It’s seemingly full of great tips and encouragement, but its true nature shines through on the night of the party.
Turns out Your Turn is a spellbook in disguise. Not the cozy Practical Magic style of witchcraft, this is “enchant people into doing terrible things” territory. Fortunately, Patricia’s able to torch Your Turn before her party turns into a mass casualty event.
Speaking to the Wrap, Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold explained where this wonderfully demented idea came from.
