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The Serpent S1E5 — Episode 5
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The Serpent•Season 1•Episode 5

Episode 5

7.8/10 · 1,003 votesJan 24, 202157 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Herman and Charles engage in an exhausting battle of wits as Herman continues to pile pressure on the Thai police to prosecute the suspects, while Charles perfects his escape plan.

Directed byHans Herbots
Written byToby Finlay
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Tahar Rahim

Tahar Rahim

Charles Sobhraj

Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman

Marie-Andrée Leclerc

Billy Howle

Billy Howle

Herman Knippenberg

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

Angela Knippenberg

Mathilde Warnier

Mathilde Warnier

Nadine Gires

Grégoire Isvarine

Grégoire Isvarine

Rémi Gires

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Paul Siemons

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Stephen Smallwood

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Toby Finlay

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Hans Herbots

Hans Herbots

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Si Bell

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Anton Mertens

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of The Serpent season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,003 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Hans Herbots and written by Toby Finlay, it aired on January 24, 2021.

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