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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

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Season 1

  • Matters of the Heart
    7.2/10521 votes

    Matters 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

  • The Blackwater
    7.0/10610 votes

    The 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

  • Falling
    7.0/10435 votes

    Falling

    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

  • Everything Is Blue
    6.9/10407 votes

    Everything 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

  • I Break Things
    6.9/10354 votes

    I 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

  • Surfacing
    6.7/10343 votes

    Surfacing

    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