Drama · Crime

The Serpent: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (2021–2021), 1 season.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 7, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

The Serpent is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2021 with 1 season and 8 episodes. The Serpent has ended. Its final episode aired on January 1, 2021.

U.S. premiere: January 1, 2021
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: All at once
Episodes: 8

Where to watch The Serpent season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Serpent season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Streaming, all at onceAntenna / cable	January 1, 2021	Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Serpent season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
2	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
3	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
4	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
5	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
6	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
7	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed
8	Fri, Jan 1, 2021 ^[1]	All episodes same day	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Serpent

The Serpent is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2021 with 1 season and 8 episodes. The Serpent has ended. Its final episode aired on January 1, 2021.

Season 1: Season 1 of The Serpent aired on January 1, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired January 1, 2021)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Tahar Rahim (Charles Sobhraj), Jenna Coleman (Marie-Andrée Leclerc), Billy Howle (Herman Knippenberg), Ellie Bamber (Angela Knippenberg), Tim McInnerny (Paul Siemons)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Serpent are there?

The Serpent has 1 season and 8 episodes listed, airing from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2021.

Is The Serpent cancelled or ended?

The Serpent has ended. Its final episode aired on January 1, 2021.

Where can I watch The Serpent?

The Serpent originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.