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The Essex Serpent

2022Show1 season6 episodesTV-14

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic694.2Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

A romantic, slow-burning drama series about history and mystery, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E2 "Matters of the Heart" 7.2

Episodes

7.0

Story

Love is the greatest 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.

Feels like

  • Victorian Era
  • Gothic Mystery
  • Period Romance
  • Folkloric Elements
  • Atmospheric & Brooding
  • Psychological Drama
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Religious Skepticism
  • Supernatural Undertones
  • Visually Evocative

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Clio Barnard
Written by
Anna Symon, Sarah Perry, Clio Barnard
Produced by
Andrea Cornwell
Music by
Dustin O'Halloran, Herdís Stefánsdóttir

Everyone

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Facts

May 13, 2022 · June 10, 2022 · Ended

First aired
May 13, 2022
Last aired
June 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about The Essex Serpent

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Where can I stream The Essex Serpent?

Apple TV

In the United States, The Essex Serpent streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Essex Serpent worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The Essex Serpent okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Essex Serpent good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.