The Serpent

The Serpent is a gripping crime drama that aired on BBC One. The series is based on the true story of Charles Sobhraj, a notorious serial killer and conman in the 1970s. Set across Southeast Asia, it follows Sobhraj’s manipulative schemes as he targets young travelers along the “Hippie Trail.” Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg becomes obsessed with catching him, leading to an intense game of cat and mouse. The show captures both the glamour and danger of its era, blending suspenseful storytelling with vivid period details. Tahar Rahim delivers a chilling performance as Sobhraj, while Jenna Coleman stars as his conflicted partner Marie-Andrée Leclerc. The Serpent has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more episodes or bonus content in the future.