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The Essex Serpent(2022)
66%
128 Votes
Overview
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.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
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United Kingdom
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Top 5 Billed Cast
Claire Danes
Cora Seaborne
Tom Hiddleston
Will Ransome
Frank Dillane
Dr Luke Garrett
Clémence Poésy
Stella Ransome
Hayley Squires
Martha
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