The Serpent (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, The Serpent is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. The remarkable story of how murderer Charles Sobhraj was captured. As the chief suspect in unsolved murders of young Western travellers across India, Thailand and Nepal’s ‘Hippie Trail’ in 1975 and 1976, Sobhraj had repeatedly slipped from the grasp of authorities worldwide to become Interpol's most wanted man, with arrest warrants on three different continents.
Who’s in it. The Serpent stars Tahar Rahim as Charles Sobhraj, Jenna Coleman as Marie-Andrée Leclerc, Billy Howle as Herman Knippenberg and Ellie Bamber as Angela Knippenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Serpent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Serpent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 Serpent (2021)?
- In US, The Serpent is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Serpent worth watching?
- The Serpent holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Serpent?
- The Serpent stars Tahar Rahim, Jenna Coleman, Billy Howle, Ellie Bamber and Mathilde Warnier.
- When was The Serpent released?
- The Serpent was released in 2021.