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BAFTA-winning gothic drama with Claire Danes in Victorian setting
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.
IMDb 6.3/1020221 season
DramaRomanceDark
DramaRomanceDark
IMDb 6.3/1020221 season
Cast: Claire DanesTom HiddlestonFrank Dillane
TV-14
Season 1
6 episodes

  • 1. The Blackwater

    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.
    London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
    TV-14
    52min
    May 12, 2022

  • 2. Matters of the Heart

    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.
    Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don’t welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
    TV-14
    52min
    May 12, 2022

  • 3. Falling

    3. Falling

    After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what’s in the water.
    After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what’s in the water.
    TV-14
    44min
    May 19, 2022

  • 4. Everything Is Blue

    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.
    Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
    TV-14
    51min
    May 26, 2022

  • 5. I Break Things

    5. I Break Things

    Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
    Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
    TV-14
    49min
    Jun 2, 2022

  • 6. Surfacing

    6. Surfacing

    Series finale. Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.
    Series finale. Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.
    TV-14
    53min
    Jun 9, 2022

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    The Essex Serpent
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    IMDb 6.3/1020221 seasonHDRUHD
    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.
    Creators and Cast
    Producers
    Anna SymonClio BarnardIain CanningEmile ShermanPatrick WaltersJamie LaurensonHakan Kousetta
    Cast
    Claire DanesTom HiddlestonFrank DillaneClémence PoésyHayley Squires
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    Apple TV
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    violencesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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