The Essex Serpent (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2022, The Essex Serpent is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Essex Serpent stars Claire Danes as Cora Seaborne, Tom Hiddleston as Will Ransome, Frank Dillane as Dr Luke Garrett and Clémence Poésy as Stella Ransome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Essex Serpent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Essex Serpent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Essex Serpent tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Essex Serpent (2022)?
- In US, The Essex Serpent is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Essex Serpent worth watching?
- The Essex Serpent holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Essex Serpent?
- The Essex Serpent stars Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy and Hayley Squires.
- When was The Essex Serpent released?
- The Essex Serpent was released in 2022.