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The Serpent

The Serpent

What does it take to catch a killer?

2021Ended1 Season8 Episodes7.4TMDB
BBC One

The remarkable story of how murderer Charles Sobhraj was captured. As the chief suspect in unsolved murders of young Western travellers across India, Thailand and Nepal’s ‘Hippie Trail’ in 1975 and 1976, Sobhraj had repeatedly slipped from the grasp of authorities worldwide to become Interpol's most wanted man, with arrest warrants on three different continents.

Created by: Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Episode 1

Jan 1, 2021 · 59m

Bangkok, 1975. Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.

Episode 2: Episode 2

Jan 3, 2021 · 59m

Marie-Andrée Leclerc leaves her life behind for the love of Charles Sobhraj but discovers the chilling cost. Herman vows to investigate the murders of the Dutch couple.

Episode 3: Episode 3

Jan 10, 2021 · 58m

Young Frenchman Dominique Renelleau tries to escape Charles Sobhraj’s terrifying lair. As he listens to Nadine and Remi’s testimony, Herman realises the scale of Charles’s crimes.

Episode 4: Episode 4

Jan 17, 2021 · 58m

Charles embarks on a terrifying trail of destruction in Nepal, while Nadine helps Herman gather the final evidence he needs for the police to act.

Episode 5: Episode 5

Jan 24, 2021 · 57m

Herman and Charles engage in an exhausting battle of wits as Herman continues to pile pressure on the Thai police to prosecute the suspects, while Charles perfects his escape plan.

Episode 6: Episode 6

Jan 31, 2021 · 56m

The fallout from Gautier’s escape threatens Herman’s diplomatic career. Charles attempts to set up business in France, a place that holds powerful memories for him.

Episode 7: Episode 7

Feb 7, 2021 · 55m

Charles and Marie-Andrée arrive in Paris and attempt to set up a new life. Meanwhile, Herman makes a dangerous gamble in his investigation which finally brings a breakthrough.

Episode 8: Episode 8

Feb 14, 2021 · 59m

The net begins to close around Charles and Marie-Andrée in India, but the final chapter of Herman’s pursuit of Sobhraj stretches long into the future.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Serpent Season 1 premiere?

The Serpent Season 1 premiered on January 1, 2021.

How many episodes are in The Serpent Season 1?

The Serpent Season 1 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Serpent Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on January 1, 2021.

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