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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!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Apple TV+

Best Episodes Summary

"Matters of the Heart" is the best rated episode of "The Essex Serpent". It scored 7.1/10 based on 492 votes. Directed by Clio Barnard and written by Anna Symon, it aired on 5/13/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Blackwater".

  • Matters of the Heart
    7.1/10492 votes
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    #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.

    Director: Clio Barnard

    Writer: Anna Symon

  • The Blackwater
    7.0/10580 votes
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    #2 - 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: Clio Barnard, Juliette Towhidi, Anna Symon

  • Falling
    7.0/10407 votes
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    #3 - 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
    6.8/10377 votes
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    #4 - 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
    6.8/10328 votes
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    #5 - 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
    6.7/10315 votes
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    #6 - 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