The Essex Serpent
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.
Overview
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.
Jamie Laurenson
Creator / EP
Andrea Cornwell
Producer
Episodes
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.
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.
3. Falling
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
Cast & Crew
Claire Danes
Cora Seaborne
Tom Hiddleston
Will Ransome
Frank Dillane
Dr Luke Garrett
Clémence Poésy
Stella Ransome
Hayley Squires
Martha
