“The Essex Serpent” (May 13, Apple TV+)

From across the pond comes this six-episode drama series that stars Claire Danes as a London widow who moves to the seaside village of Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. But when tragedy strikes, she’s accused by the locals of attracting the creature. Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, Clemence Poesy and Hayley Squires are also in the stellar cast. (ORIGINAL)

How to watch: tv.apple.com (One-week free trial; $4.99/mo.)