TV-Show Review: The Serpent (GBR 2021): A Gipping True-Crime Drama

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about the gripping true-crime miniseries “The Serpent” (GBR 2021), about serial killer Charles Sobhraj filmed in Thailand.    We discuss the show's plot, detailing how Sobhraj preyed on Western travelers in the 1970s, and highlight its brilliant craftsmanship. We also provide insights into the filming process, emphasizing the challenges and experiences of shooting mainly in Thailand, and include quotes from cast and crew about their time there.  Plot:  This gripping true-crime drama follows Charles Sobhraj (Tahar Rahim), a charismatic conman and serial killer preying on Western travelers along Asia’s 1970s hippie trail. Posing as a gem dealer, Sobhraj and his accomplice Marie-Andrée Leclerc (Jenna Coleman) lure victims with charm, only to rob and murder them. A determined Dutch diplomat, Herman Knippenberg (Billy Howle), doggedly pursues Sobhraj, unraveling a chilling web of deception and crime across Thailand, India and Nepal.