TV series
The Essex Serpent
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-05-13
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- Apple TV
- Production
- See-Saw Films
- Country
- GB
- Original language
- EN
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
- Lily-Rose Aslandogdu as Naomi Banks
- Robin Berry as Jonah
Creators and crew
- Emile Sherman - Executive Producer
- Jamie Laurenson - Executive Producer
- Iain Canning - Executive Producer
- Hakan Kousetta - Executive Producer
- Clio Barnard - Executive Producer
- Anna Symon - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: The Blackwater
London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
Episode 2: Matters of the Heart
Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don't welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
Episode 3: Falling
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
Episode 4: Everything Is Blue
Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
Episode 5: I Break Things
Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
Episode 6: Surfacing
Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.
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