The Essex Serpent — Season 1
Love is the greatest mystery.
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. The Blackwater
6.8Aired 13 May 2022 • 53 min
London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
2. Matters of the Heart
6.8Aired 13 May 2022 • 53 min
Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don't welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
3. Falling
6.2Aired 20 May 2022 • 45 min
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
4. Everything Is Blue
5.4Aired 27 May 2022 • 52 min
Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
5. I Break Things
6.1Aired 3 June 2022 • 51 min
Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
6. Surfacing
6.4Aired 10 June 2022 • 54 min
Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.