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