Widow’s Bay is moving ahead with a second season, with creator Katie Dippold saying the writing process has now started. The update came as the Apple TV series continues to build momentum following a strong launch and growing awards attention.

Dippold discussed the show during a showrunner panel at Comic-Con, where she reflected on what she took away from the first season. Her main lesson, she said, was learning more clearly what the series does not need, suggesting a more focused creative approach as work begins on the next chapter.

The timing is notable for Widow’s Bay, which stars Matthew Rhys and has quickly become one of Apple TV’s most talked-about newer titles. The series is also arriving at this next stage with major recognition behind it, including 19 Emmy nominations.

While few details about season two were shared, Dippold’s comments indicate that development is now actively underway. For fans of Widow’s Bay, the latest update points to a follow-up season shaped by the experience of the show’s buzzy debut and the creative lessons that came with it.