UMVA has learned that the hit Apple TV show Widow's Bay has concluded its summer season with a dramatic finale that has left viewers reeling.
The tenth and final episode, titled "We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!", wrapped up the storylines of the characters in a stormy and intense finale that will have audiences talking long after the credits roll.
For those who may have missed it, major spoilers follow: the finale centered around Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, and his attempts to deal with Ruth, who was revealed to be the sole surviving descendant of Frances Warren.
Ruth's fate was left uncertain after being shot by Bashir, who had been trying to protect his child from Tom's plans.
The island of Widow's Bay was shown to be even more antiquated than initially thought, with a dark history of human sacrifice and a mysterious curse that has been cast over the island.
A training video from the island's past revealed the disturbing details of the sacrifices, which were said to have been chosen through a "very fair, very rigorous selection process".
The video showed harrowing images of half-naked offerings being led to their demise, with a smiley yuppie on the video telling viewers that their sacrifice would "save countless members of our community from suffering".
The island's needs were said to have been made known through the tolling of church bells, with one soul required for each bell toll.
The finale ended with the bells tolling eight times, indicating that the island's hunger for human sacrifice was far from over.
As the season concluded, it was clear that the story was far from over, with season two already confirmed and many questions left unanswered.
One of the biggest questions is what will happen to Bashir, who may have committed a crime by shooting Ruth, and whether he will face justice for his actions.
The central quandary of season two is likely to revolve around Bashir's newborn child and the curse that has been cast over the island, with Evan and Tom caught in the middle.
With the rule of law seemingly absent on the island, it remains to be seen who will take control and what will happen next in the twisted world of Widow's Bay.
