The Essex Serpent

Based on the novel by Sarah Perry, The Essex Serpent is a six-episode drama set in Victorian England. Following London widow, Cora Seaborne, who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a bond of science and skepticism with the pastor, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

The series is executive produced by Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta for 60Forty Films. Patrick Walters, Anna Symon, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman also serve as executive producers.