The Essex Serpent
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The Essex Serpent

The Essex Serpent

2022
Drama, Mystery
TV Mini-Series
Follows London widow Cora Seaborne who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a bond of science and skepticism with the pastor, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.
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Directed by:

Clio Barnard
Clio-Barnard
12 total credits
Credits include: The Selfish Giant, The Arbor and Dark River
polygon

Writer:

Anna Symon
Anna-Symon
7 total credits
Credits include: Mrs. Wilson, The Essex Serpent, Dark Matters: Twisted But True and Joan
polygon

Starring:

Claire Danes
Claire-Danes
57 total credits
Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress of television, stage and film. She has appeared in roles as diverse as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, as Yvaine in Stardust and as Temple Grandin in the HBO TV film Temple Grandin...(Wikipedia)
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,
Tom Hiddleston
Tom-Hiddleston
48 total credits
Tom Hiddleston is known for playing the character of Loki in the Marvel Studios films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), and Thor: The Dark World (2013). He has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's First World War film War Horse (2011), The Deep Blue Sea (2011), Woody Allen's romantic comedy Midnight in Paris (2011), the 2012 BBC series Henry IV, Henry V, and the romantic vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive (2013). In theatre, he has been in the productions of Cymbeline (2007) and Ivanov (2008).
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,
Gerard Kearns
Gerard-Kearns
16 total credits
Credits include: Looking for Eric, Red Riding: 1974, Red Riding: 1983, Shameless and The English Game
polygon
,
Clémence Poésy
Clmence-Posy
47 total credits
Credits include: In Bruges, 127 Hours, Tenet, Heartless and Mr. Morgan's Last Love
polygon
,
Michael Jibson
Michael-Jibson
15 total credits
Credits include: Les Misérables, The Physician, Panic Button, Hammer of the Gods and Burton & Taylor
polygon
,
Hayley Squires
Hayley-Squires
20 total credits
Credits include: I, Daniel Blake, Beau Is Afraid, In Fabric, In the Earth and Blitz
polygon
,
Frank Dillane
Frank-Dillane
22 total credits
Credits include: Fear the Walking Dead, Urchin, Harvest, The Essex Serpent and Renegade Nell
polygon
,
Dixie Egerickx
Dixie-Egerickx
5 total credits
Credits include: Summerland, The Secret Garden, The Essex Serpent and Rich Flu
polygon
,
Caspar Griffiths
Caspar-Griffiths
2 total credits
Credits include: The Essex Serpent, Episode #4.6, Episode #4.7 and Episode #4.8
polygon

Genres:

Drama, Mystery

Country:

UK

Language:

English

The Essex Serpent

2022
Drama, Mystery
TV Mini-Series
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Ratings & Reviews

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25 Oct 2025
73
85th
I applaud the series for compelling, multi-layered relationships that are messy, but never become trite, petty drama. The mystery aspect wasn't so much a highlight for me than the interpersonal drama. Stella is the VMP for her poise and grace.
10 Jun 2022
40
25th
Bechdel test-compliant. No serpents.
13 May 2022
60
33rd
Wow to be honest I didn't expect that. I've been waiting months for The Essex Serpent just for Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes. But this mini-series is so much more than that. Immense thriller and there is always a lively, effective and scary atmosphere. Cinematography is wonderful. It wouldn't be fair to say anything negative comment about The Essex Serpent as of the first 2 episodes. Let's wait for the next episodes. Seems like Apple TV+ strikes again. My rating may up or down later...
27 Oct 2026
80
36th
08 Sep 2026
64
35th
31 Aug 2026
75
14th
23 Mar 2026
80
80th
07 Feb 2026
65
32nd
27 Dec 2025
30
4th
06 Oct 2025
70
37th
Want to see all 31 ratings for The Essex Serpent?
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. (imdb)
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. (imdb)
Falling
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water. (imdb)
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. (imdb)
I Break Things
Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news. (imdb)
Surfacing
Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness. (imdb)

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Clio Barnard
Clio-Barnard
12 total credits
Credits include: The Selfish Giant, The Arbor and Dark River
polygon

Writer:

Anna Symon
Anna-Symon
7 total credits
Credits include: Mrs. Wilson, The Essex Serpent, Dark Matters: Twisted But True and Joan
polygon

Starring:

Claire Danes
Claire-Danes
57 total credits
Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress of television, stage and film. She has appeared in roles as diverse as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, as Yvaine in Stardust and as Temple Grandin in the HBO TV film Temple Grandin...(Wikipedia)
polygon
,
Tom Hiddleston
Tom-Hiddleston
48 total credits
Tom Hiddleston is known for playing the character of Loki in the Marvel Studios films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), and Thor: The Dark World (2013). He has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's First World War film War Horse (2011), The Deep Blue Sea (2011), Woody Allen's romantic comedy Midnight in Paris (2011), the 2012 BBC series Henry IV, Henry V, and the romantic vampire film Only Lovers Left Alive (2013). In theatre, he has been in the productions of Cymbeline (2007) and Ivanov (2008).
polygon
,
Gerard Kearns
Gerard-Kearns
16 total credits
Credits include: Looking for Eric, Red Riding: 1974, Red Riding: 1983, Shameless and The English Game
polygon
,
Clémence Poésy
Clmence-Posy
47 total credits
Credits include: In Bruges, 127 Hours, Tenet, Heartless and Mr. Morgan's Last Love
polygon
,
Michael Jibson
Michael-Jibson
15 total credits
Credits include: Les Misérables, The Physician, Panic Button, Hammer of the Gods and Burton & Taylor
polygon
,
Hayley Squires
Hayley-Squires
20 total credits
Credits include: I, Daniel Blake, Beau Is Afraid, In Fabric, In the Earth and Blitz
polygon
,
Frank Dillane
Frank-Dillane
22 total credits
Credits include: Fear the Walking Dead, Urchin, Harvest, The Essex Serpent and Renegade Nell
polygon
,
Dixie Egerickx
Dixie-Egerickx
5 total credits
Credits include: Summerland, The Secret Garden, The Essex Serpent and Rich Flu
polygon
,
Caspar Griffiths
Caspar-Griffiths
2 total credits
Credits include: The Essex Serpent, Episode #4.6, Episode #4.7 and Episode #4.8
polygon

Genres:

Drama, Mystery

Country:

UK

Language:

English
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