The Essex Serpent
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved True Blood or Normal People, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Claire DanesCora Seaborne
- Tom HiddlestonWill Ransome
- Frank DillaneDr Luke Garrett
- Clémence PoésyStella Ransome
- Hayley SquiresMartha