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The citizens of the small British town of Pagford fight for the spot on the parish council after Barry Fairbrother dies.


“Love is the greatest mystery.”
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.

Claire Danes
Cora Seaborne

Tom Hiddleston
Will Ransome

Frank Dillane
Dr Luke Garrett

Clémence Poésy
Stella Ransome

Hayley Squires
Martha
The Essex Serpent is a drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of london, england, based on novel or book, small town, mythical creature, victorian england, miniseries. Created by Anna Symon, it stars Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane. 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.
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