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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
Season 1
7.2/10521 votesMatters of the Heart
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2022
Cora moves to Aldwinter, but the grieving villagers don't welcome her. Naomi struggles with her guilt about what happened to Gracie.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Anna Symon
7.0/10610 votesThe Blackwater
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2022
London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to Essex to learn the truth about a rumored “sea dragon.” When a local girl goes missing, fears escalate.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Juliette Towhidi, Clio Barnard, Anna Symon
7.0/10435 votesFalling
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2022
After fishermen claim they were attacked by the serpent, Cora becomes more determined to understand what's in the water.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Jess Brittain
6.9/10407 votesEverything Is Blue
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2022
Luke throws a birthday party for Cora. During an eventful night, Cora and Will get closer—and Luke notices Stella is hiding something.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Hania Elkington
6.9/10354 votesI Break Things
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2022
Cora tries to put things behind her, but a chance encounter makes that complicated. Stella gets some bad news.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Elinor Cook
6.7/10343 votesSurfacing
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2022
Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Anna Symon