The Serpent
“What does it take to catch a killer?”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Fri, Jan 1, 2021
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Serpent | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-04
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay
Dominik Scherrer
Tom Shankland
Department Leadership Roster
Dominik Scherrer
Original Music Composer
François-Renaud Labarthe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Serpent about?
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.
How many seasons does The Serpent have?
The Serpent comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Serpent?
Key cast members in The Serpent include Tahar Rahim, Jenna Coleman, Billy Howle, Ellie Bamber, Mathilde Warnier.
Who created or directed The Serpent?
The Serpent was developed and directed by Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay.