7.0/10577 votes#1 - 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
7.1/10490 votes#2 - 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
7.0/10405 votes#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
6.8/10375 votes#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
6.8/10326 votes#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
6.7/10312 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.
Director: Clio Barnard
Writer: Anna Symon
The Best Episodes of The Essex Serpent Season 1
Every episode of The Essex Serpent Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Apple TV+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Blackwater" is the best rated episode of "The Essex Serpent" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 577 votes. Directed by Clio Barnard and written by Clio Barnard, Juliette Towhidi, Anna Symon, it aired on 5/13/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Matters of the Heart".