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The Head

Fri, Jun 12, 2020
  • Mystery
  • Drama
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Synopsis

In an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months, a small team, known as the Winterers, remain at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station to continue their innovative research. Renowned biologist Arthur Wilde is determined to find a solution to climate change, but his quest turns into a nightmare when several of his esteemed scientists suddenly begin to die.

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Cast

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  • Katharine O'Donnelly
    Katharine O'Donnelly
    as Maggie Mitchell
  • John Lynch
    John Lynch
    as Arthur Wilde
  • Olivia Morris
    Olivia Morris
    as Rachel Russo
  • Ben Cura
    Ben Cura
    as Liam Ruddock
  • Stanley Weber
    Stanley Weber
    as Pierre
  • Clara Galle
    Clara Galle
    as Alba
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Episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

Ended · 18 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode I
    Aired · Fri, Jun 12, 2020 · 50m

    In the middle of the winter, a small group of scientists in charge of an international base in the Antartica during the long polar nights stops communicating with the outside world.

  • E2
    Episode II
    Aired · Fri, Jun 19, 2020 · 60m

    A storm builds around the base and the search for Annika must be called off. Pressed by Johan, Maggie tries to remember what happened after Miles' death.

  • E3
    Episode III
    Aired · Fri, Jun 26, 2020 · 60m

    The surviving winterers are now certain that the killer was one of them. But who? And why? They need help. The Sno-Cats were their only chance to get close enough to the Argentinian station to call for help.

  • E4
    Episode IV
    Aired · Fri, Jul 3, 2020 · 60m

    Arthur reveals that the body they found buried in the snow doesn't belong to any of the Polaris VI. It appears to be from a failed mission that ended in tragedy.

  • E5
    Episode V
    Aired · Fri, Jul 10, 2020 · 60m

    Back in Polaris V, the team did not find the radio parts they were looking for. But Maggie insisted to take the body found in the Polaris V back to Polaris VI.

  • E6
    Episode VI
    Aired · Fri, Jul 17, 2020 · 75m

    Johan realises they've been searching in the wrong direction all along. He urgently redirects the search for his missing wife, which can resume after the storm has finally passed.

Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode VII
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 51m

    Far from land, Arthur Wilde and his team of scientists celebrate the culmination of decades of research: a solution to climate change. Then, a gruesome murder – eerily similar to Wilde's South Pole nightmare – occurs onboard.

  • E2
    Episode VIII
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 46m

    Zach goes missing before he can release the DNA results from Kowalski's murder. Yuto brings Wilde the surprising results of his web search. Olivia escalates her search for the famous scientist.

  • E3
    Episode IX
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 41m

    With Charlie locked up, Amy brings lingering doubts to Wilde, confirming his greatest fears. In the U.K., Olivia and her sister are attacked while plotting their revenge.

  • E4
    Episode X
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 41m

    After breaking out of his confinement, Charlie cuts the ship's power once again and embarks on a murderous rampage. As Olivia finds herself one step closer to Rachel, Gloria pulls away from Wilde.

  • E5
    Episode XI
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 41m

    After another scientist turns up dead, the mole reveals their true identity – and asks for a favor in return.

  • E6
    Episode XII
    Aired · Thu, Dec 22, 2022 · 51m

    As the Alexandria threatens to explode, the remaining scientists jump ship and onto the only life boat – putting them face-to-face with the real killer.

Season 3
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Episode XIII
    Aired · Thu, Dec 19, 2024 · 56m

    In the lawless desert territory of Bir Tawil, a group of scientists carry out the next phase of Wilde's research: testing the bacteria on humans.

  • E2
    Episode XIV
    Aired · Thu, Dec 26, 2024 · 49m

    After a team member is stung by a scorpion, the others suspect sabotage on the base. Two years earlier, Arthur struggles to gain respect in prison.

  • E3
    Episode XV
    Aired · Thu, Jan 2, 2025 · 50m

    Distrust mounts as the base's supplies continue to be tampered with. At Portlaoise, Arthur receives a letter from the anonymous admirer "XX."

  • E4
    Episode XVI
    Aired · Thu, Jan 9, 2025 · 53m

    The participants suddenly get sick just as the computers are infected with ransomware. Arthur does Patrick's dirty work in exchange for a cellphone.

  • E5
    Episode XVII
    Aired · Thu, Jan 16, 2025 · 45m

    After a forceful seizure of power, the subjects attempt to escape the facility. At Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.

  • E6
    Episode XVIII
    Aired · Thu, Jan 23, 2025 · 55m

    After Maggie helps Rachel successfully deliver her baby, the killer strikes again -- and XX's identity is revealed.