In a television landscape dominated by streaming platforms and the tech companies that own them, it can difficult to know what a genuine hit looks like. Otherwise, there's the Emmy Awards, which is certain kind of popularity measure — just one that only considers the opinions of TV professionals. The sentiment was shared by others on the show's crew, including Bryson's colleague in the edit bay, Kyle Reiter. For casting director Emily Buntyn, her concerns about Widow's Bay's horror leanings could scare off some potential viewers — that is, until about mid-season. "I don't know about you guys, but the word I get told a lot is 'obsessed.'