There’s something about the tension felt in “Widow’s Bay” that makes it a solid series.

Apple TV has been on a roll with its offerings in recent years. So far, heavy hitters like Dan Erickson’s “Severance,” Vince Gilligan of “Breaking Bad” fame’s “Pluribus,” and the wholesome sports comedy “Ted Lasso.” Now, Katie Dippold’s “Widow’s Bay” joins the bunch as a new series that will likely cement the online platform’s status as a streaming service.

In “Widow’s Bay,” we follow the story of a small-town mayor, Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys). Mayor Tom is bent on trying to turn the old-timey harbor district of Widow’s Bay into a modern tourist hotspot. It’s a town so strikingly old-fashioned that it has no wi-fi, barely any cellular reception, and numerous locals who hold onto various superstitious beliefs. As Mayor Tom tries to get new changes done on the island, a local by the name of Wyck (Stephen Root) continuously badgers Mayor Tom about the paranormal dangers lurking about. Mayor Tom initially nods it off as pure superstition, but things take a sudden turn when he notices Wyck’s warnings might ring truer than he’d like.

In the two episodes we’ve seen so far, the show has surprisingly humorous tones. Whether it’s from the witty dialogue or the funny timing in some scenes, there are many little things in the series that draw a laugh. Mystery lingers about, making it a suspenseful watch at times. There are genuine moments where it’s a nerve-wracking experience to sort of wait and see what horrors just might unfold. If you’re not one for horror, the humor helps in dealing with the scares. One way to describe it is how the show feels like a good mix of Stephen King for its horror, David Lynch for its surrealness, and Sam Raimi for its humor. They’ve managed to blend these genres into something binge-worthy.

Showrunner Katie is no stranger to working on television series. She had previously written for comedic shows like “MadTV” and NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” Though most might know her for the rather divisive “Ghostbusters” reboot from 2016 that featured an all-women cast. Since then, however, she has shown that when given the chance to let her work shine, she can do so with great gusto.