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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.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Juliette Towhidi, Clio Barnard, Anna SymonGuest stars Gareth Berliner, Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Nitin Ganatra, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell
Episode 2
Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don't welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Anna SymonGuest stars Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell, Michelle Asante, Robin Berry
Episode 3
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Jess BrittainGuest stars Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell, Robin Berry, Tommy French
Episode 4
Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Hania ElkingtonGuest stars Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Nitin Ganatra, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell, Robin Berry
Episode 5
Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Elinor CookGuest stars Darragh Cowley, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Nitin Ganatra, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell, Zoë Scott
Episode 6
Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.
Directed by Clio BarnardWritten by Anna SymonGuest stars Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Gerard Kearns, Michael Jibson, Caspar Griffiths, Dixie Egerickx, Ryan Reffell, Robin Berry, Tommy French
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Claire DanesCora Seaborne
Tom HiddlestonWill Ransome
Frank DillaneDr Luke Garrett
Clémence PoésyStella Ransome
Hayley SquiresMartha
Lily-Rose AslandogduNaomi Banks
Michael JibsonMatthew Evansford
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