The Essex Serpent

Synopsis

London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a surprising bond of science and skepticism with the local vicar—but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

First Air Date: 2022-05-13

Last Air Date: 2022-06-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Apple TV

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Top Cast

Claire Danes as Cora Seaborne
Tom Hiddleston as Will Ransome
Frank Dillane as Dr Luke Garrett
Clémence Poésy as Stella Ransome
Hayley Squires as Martha
Gerard Kearns as Henry Banks
Michael Jibson as Matthew Evansford
Caspar Griffiths as Frankie Seaborne
Dixie Egerickx as Jo Ransome
Ryan Reffell as John Ransome

Seasons

Miniseries (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Blackwater (2022-05-13)

London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
Ep. 2: Matters of the Heart (2022-05-13)

Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don't welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
Ep. 3: Falling (2022-05-20)

After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
Ep. 4: Everything Is Blue (2022-05-27)

Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
Ep. 5: I Break Things (2022-06-03)

Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
Ep. 6: Surfacing (2022-06-10)

Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.