The BEST episodes of The Essex Serpent season 1

Every episode of The Essex Serpent season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Essex Serpent season 1!

London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

Last Updated: 11/24/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended
Matters of the Heart
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7.24
335 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Clio Barnard
Writer: Anna Symon
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Everything Is Blue
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7.19
267 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Clio Barnard
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I Break Things
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7.18
250 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Clio Barnard
Writer: Elinor Cook
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Falling
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7.15
292 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Clio Barnard
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The Blackwater
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7.06
436 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Clio Barnard
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Surfacing
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7.03
234 votes

#6 - Surfacing

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2022

Luke processes the incident. Cora has a realization. Will struggles with Stella's illness.

Directors: Clio Barnard
Writer: Anna Symon
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