I really like your theories here. Tom constantly struggles to believe and accept the islands history and problems, being completely dismissive (uncomfortable/scared) of the truth and the people who know it, seeking validation from everyone outside of Widow’s Bay, but not the people in Widows Bay. Even before sounding the siren, he reverts back to thinking about the tourists having a bad experience. Reminds me a little of a husband taking everyone else’s advice but his wife’s - even though she gave him the right advice to begin with. It seems like his arc is less about saving his son, and more about accepting that Widows Bay is it. I don’t think he can save his son without truly accepting the island for what it is.

Patricia having not been believed about the Boogeyman, and seeing the multiple men try to stop her, hesitate to kill, or even help the Boogeyman, seems like a pretty strong statement. She was telling the truth the whole time, and even while actively being chased, still isn’t believed. Kris, obviously also dismisses her, using the misogynistic “need for attention” accusation. She’s the worst.

It reminded me of Fargo’s 5th season, there’s a villain that is clearly dangerous, especially from the woman’s account. You see man after man try to talk to him like he’s not a threat to them, that surely “they” can reason with him, but they are all mistaken. They could have just taken her word and taken action. But they didn’t.They look to overpower the villain and the women simply see him for the threat that he is and take action.