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The Best Episodes of The Essex Serpent

Every episode of The Essex Serpent ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Essex Serpent!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 2 - Matters of the Heart
    7.2/10(533 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  2. The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 1 - The Blackwater
    7.0/10(625 votes)

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Juliette Towhidi, Clio Barnard, Anna Symon

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  3. The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 3 - Falling
    7.0/10(447 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  4. The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 4 - Everything Is Blue
    6.9/10(420 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 5 - I Break Things
    6.9/10(367 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. The Essex Serpent Season 1 Episode 6 - Surfacing
    6.7/10(353 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Clio Barnard
    Writer:Anna Symon

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Best Episodes Summary

"Matters of the Heart" is the best rated episode of "The Essex Serpent". It scored 7.2/10 based on 533 votes. Directed by Clio Barnard and written by Anna Symon, it aired on 5/13/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Blackwater".