Here’s Your First Look at ‘The Essex Serpent’ Starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston

Apple TV+ has shared new first-look images from their highly anticipated limited series, The Essex Serpent. The drama is directed by Clio Barnard and based on Sarah Perry’s bestselling, award-winning novel of the same title. The all-star cast includes Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires.

The Essex Serpent follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. 

Take a look at Danes and Hiddleston below:

The Essex Serpent will be a total of six episodes. The first two episodes will be released Friday, May 13 on Apple TV+.