The Serpent
The miniseries recounts how a notorious murderer known for evading authorities was eventually captured after a string of killings involving young Western travelers on the so-called “Hippie Trail” across India, Thailand, and Nepal. Interpol tracks him with arrest warrants spanning multiple continents and jurisdictions.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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.
Jan 1, 2021 · 59m -
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Episode 2
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.
Jan 3, 2021 · 58m -
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Episode 3
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.
Jan 10, 2021 · 58m -
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Episode 4
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.
Jan 17, 2021 · 58m -
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Episode 5
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.
Jan 24, 2021 · 55m -
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Episode 6
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.
Jan 31, 2021 · 56m -
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Episode 7
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.
Feb 7, 2021 · 55m -
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Episode 8
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.
Feb 14, 2021 · 58m
