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You can escape the law, not your fate.
In an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months, a small team, known as the Winterers, remain at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station to continue their innovative research. Renowned biologist Arthur Wilde is determined to find a solution to climate change, but his quest turns into a nightmare when several of his esteemed scientists suddenly begin to die.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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In an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months, a small team, known as the Winterers, remain at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station to continue their innovative research. Renowned biologist Arthur Wilde is determined to find a solution to climate change, but his quest turns into a nightmare when several of his esteemed scientists suddenly begin to die.
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Episode 1
Far from land, Arthur Wilde and his team of scientists celebrate the culmination of decades of research: a solution to climate change. Then, a gruesome murder – eerily similar to Wilde’s South Pole nightmare – occurs onboard.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode 2
Zach goes missing before he can release the DNA results from Kowalski’s murder. Yuto brings Wilde the surprising results of his web search. Olivia escalates her search for the famous scientist.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Mariano Baselga, Isaac Sastre, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode 3
With Charlie locked up, Amy brings lingering doubts to Wilde, confirming his greatest fears. In the U.K., Olivia and her sister are attacked while plotting their revenge.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Mariano Baselga, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode 4
After breaking out of his confinement, Charlie cuts the ship’s power once again and embarks on a murderous rampage. As Olivia finds herself one step closer to Rachel, Gloria pulls away from Wilde.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Cauê Laratta, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode 5
After another scientist turns up dead, the mole reveals their true identity – and asks for a favor in return.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Mariano Baselga, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode 6
As the Alexandria threatens to explode, the remaining scientists jump ship and onto the only life boat – putting them face-to-face with the real killer.
Directed by Jorge DoradoWritten by Cauê Laratta, Mariano Baselga, Jordi Galceran, Ran Tellem
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Alexandre WillaumeJohan Berg
Katharine O'DonnellyMaggie Mitchell
John LynchArthur Wilde
Richard SammelErik Osterland
Laura BachAnnika Lundqvist
Álvaro MorteRamón Lazaro
Tomohisa YamashitaAki Kobayashi
Sandra AndreisEbba Ullman
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