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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 580 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".

  • The Blackwater
    7.0/10580 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

  • Matters of the Heart
    7.1/10492 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

  • Falling
    7.0/10407 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

  • Everything Is Blue
    6.8/10377 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

  • I Break Things
    6.8/10328 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

  • Surfacing
    6.7/10315 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