The Essex Serpent (2022)

Drama · Fantasy · Mystery

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 rating: 6.3 (8,909 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 ↑ +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Apple TV+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

6.95 avg 6 episodes 7.0 → 6.7 48 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Blackwater	7.0	612
2	Matters of the Heart	7.2	522
3	Falling	7.0	436
4	Everything Is Blue	6.9	408
5	I Break Things	6.9	358
6	Surfacing	6.7	345