With just one episode left to go in its first season, Widow’s Bay has earned a dedicated fan base and racked up lots of critical love. That latter achievement has translated into the Apple TV+ show’s first awards-season recognition, thanks to the just-announced nominations for the 2026 Television Critics Association Awards.
Widow’s Bay notched five nominations, the Hollywood Reporter notes, the same as the other two most-nominated series: Heated Rivalry and Industry. However, both of those shows have been around long enough to settle into their acclaim. Also, neither had a witchcraft-fueled cocktail party as a pivotal story point—just saying. The categories Widow’s Bay was nominated in include Program of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, Outstanding New Program, and Individual Achievement in Comedy (with both Matthew Rhys, who plays Mayor Tom Loftis, and Kate O’Flynn, who plays Patricia, making the list).
Here’s the full list of TCA Awards nominees; the winners will be announced over the summer. Program of the Year The Comeback (HBO) Hacks (HBO Max) Heated Rivalry (Crave/HBO Max) Industry (HBO) The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS) The Pitt (HBO Max) Pluribus (Apple TV) Shrinking (Apple TV) Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)
