The Head
Series· 2020–2025TV-14

The Head

You can escape the law not your fate.

7.1IMDbMysteryDrama

The Head is not currently streaming in India. It is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Max in other regions.

Creators:
Àlex Pastor, David Pastor

The Head is a 2020 English mystery series created by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes, rated TV-14. The cast is led by Katharine O'Donnelly, John Lynch and Olivia Morris. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.1.

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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Last airedFinale
S3 · E6Episode XVIII

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Season 32024
6 episodes

On this occasion, the team of scientists changes scenery, heading to a lawless desert to continue their research. When the director of the experiment is found decapitated, they must once again fight for their survival in an environment where nature is not the only hostile force.

  • E1Episode XIII
    · 57m

    In Bir Tawil, a lawless territory in the middle of the desert, Rachel, Maggie and a new group of scientists test bacteria from their research on humans for the next phase of the trial. But after an uninvited visitor and an unexpected death, Maggie and Rachel fear their worst nightmare is happening all over again.

  • E2Episode XIV
    · 49m

    After the second dose is administered, a team member is stung by a scorpion -- leading the others to discover a whole new level of sabotage has occurred on their base. Two years earlier, Arthur is immediately put through the ringer by Portlaoise Prison's most powerful inmate, Patrick.

  • E3Episode XV
    · 50m

    Base's supplies are sabotaged. At Portlaoise, Arthur gets a letter from a secret admirer "XX". Distrust mounts over the tampering.

  • E4Episode XVI
    · 53m

    Chaos strikes the base as the trial's computers are infected with ransomware at the same time the participants suddenly begin to get sick. With trust at an all-time low, things come to a head when the root of all evil seems to be unmasked. Meanwhile, Arthur carries out Patrick's dirty work in exchange for access to a cellphone.

  • E5Episode XVII
    · 45m

    After a forceful shift in power, both scientists and subjects do whatever it takes to stay alive -- even if it means turning on one another. Following a jarring discovery, the remaining subjects attempt to escape the facility, while, at Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.

  • E6Episode XVIIIFinale
    · 56m

    When Rachel goes into labor, a brief truce occurs with Maggie, who helps deliver her baby. Shortly after, an unexpected downpour saves them both from dehydration, but only briefly, as the killer ultimately strikes again. Later, the identity of XX is revealed.

Season 22022
6 episodes
  • E1Episode VII
    · 52m

    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.

  • E2Episode VIII
    · 47m

    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.

  • E3Episode IX
    · 42m

    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.

  • E4Episode X
    · 42m

    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.

  • E5Episode XI
    · 42m

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

  • E6Episode XIIFinale
    · 52m

    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 12020
6 episodes

Winter has hit the South Pole, which means that the sun will soon set for the next six months. A number of scientists remain at the Polaris VI station to continue their research. After the winter, Johan Berg returns to base, finding most of the team dead or missing. Maggie is the only one found at the station alive.

  • E1Episode I
    · 52m

    Winter has fallen on the South Pole. A small team, known as the Winterers, will remain at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station to continue their innovative research, a crucial part in the fight against climate change. After the winter, Johan Berg returns to base, finding most of the team dead or missing. Only Maggie remained at the station.

  • E2Episode II
    · 54m

    The summer team tries to find clues of what could have happened during the winter, unveiling a first possible suspect.

  • E3Episode III
    · 53m

    As Maggie begins to recount details of how the members of the team were killed, the search team discovers a frozen hand peeking out from the snow near the base.

  • E4Episode IV
    · 48m

    Arthur reveals that the body found by the team was that of Sarah Jackson's. Meanwhile, Maggie discloses that Sarah's death was not an accident. She was murdered.

  • E5Episode V
    · 46m

    Jolted by the revelation of Sarah's death, Maggie reveals that the killer was looking for something which Maggie found and kept with her.

  • E6Episode VIFinale
    · 64m

    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.

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The Head — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Head?
The Head is not currently streaming in India. It is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Max in other regions.
Is The Head available on OTT in India?
No. The Head is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.
Is The Head on Netflix?
No. The Head is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Head on JioHotstar?
No. The Head is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Head on Prime Video?
No. The Head is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Can I watch The Head online for free?
The Head is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full web series" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.
What is the age rating of The Head?
The Head is rated TV-14. Check your platform's maturity guidance before watching with children.
How many seasons of The Head are there?
The Head has 3 seasons and 18 episodes.
When did The Head first air?
The Head first aired on 12 June 2020.
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