Widow’s Bay creator explains finale twists, teases season 2 plans

Apple TV aired the Widow’s Bay finale last night, and today in a new interview the show’s creator goes behind the scenes on the finale, the upcoming season 2, and more.

Widow’s Bay finale sets up season 2 plans in several ways, says creator

The season 1 finale of Widow’s Bay is available now.

Today creator Katie Dippold talked at length with Collider about the episode, season 2 plans, and the series overall.

*Spoilers ahead for the season finale*

In the finale, Loftis learns that the son he’s been trying to protect is actually the last known descendant of the cursed mayor, and thus at the center of the island’s ongoing problems.

Regarding this dilemma, Dippold says, ”We’ll definitely have to get into it…when you start to realize all the horrors that exist in the real world, it’s hard to accept. There’s a lot of that acceptance at the end of the show, so that’s a big thing that we’re exploring.”

Another big moment in the finale involves Dale finding video reels that explain the ancient Widow’s Bay practice of sacrificing residents to satisfy the island and bring times of peace.

Without giving too much away, Dippold replies: “Season 1 is almost a prequel to living on a haunted island. Season 1 is slowly starting to realize what’s happening. I think there’s much more fun to be had in Season 2.”

Later she adds where she is in the season 2 creative process: “I have a good sense of Season 2, in the sense of how I want it to feel, the kinds of stuff we can do, and more of the lore to show.” She also says she knows how Loftis’ story will ultimately end.

Some other interesting notes from the interview include:

• the writers’ room debate over how to handle the dilemma with Ruth
• the original plan for the finale involving only Loftis talking to Ruth for the whole episode
• how Loftis learning the truth about Evan is a form of punishment for taking the “easier way” of “peacefully” poisoning Ruth to sleep

You can read the full interview here at Collider.

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