The Head 2020
“You can escape the law, not your fate.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 12, 2020
- Last Aired
- January 23, 2025
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Episode I" (★ 8.3/10)
- Created By
- Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
- Networks
- HBO Asia, HBO Max, Max
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is The Head?
Topic: Television series "The Head" (2020). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- First aired
- Jun 12, 2020
- Last aired
- Jan 23, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- ES
- Networks
- HBO Asia, HBO Max, Max
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 197 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- HBO Asia, HBO Max, Max
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Title: The Head (2020).
Rating: TV-14.
Genre: Mystery and Drama.
Setting: Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station, an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station.
Context: Winter has fallen on the South Pole; the sun will soon disappear for the next six months.
Characters/Groups: The Winterers (a small team), Arthur Wilde (renowned biologist).
Plot: The Winterers remain at the station to continue innovative research. Arthur Wilde is determined to find a solution to climate change. The situation turns into a nightmare when several of his esteemed scientists suddenly begin to die.
Tagline: You can escape the law, not your fate.
Draft 1: The Head is a 2020 television series categorized under the mystery and drama genres. It is rated TV-14. The story is set at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station, which is described as an isolated and inaccessible location. At this station, a small team
Should you watch it?
“Scientists face a deadly nightmare in an isolated Antarctic research station during perpetual winter darkness.”
- A tense, isolated setting at the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station creates a gripping atmosphere.
- The plot centers on a high-stakes investigation into sudden deaths among esteemed scientists.
- It combines mystery and drama as renowned biologist Arthur Wilde pursues climate change research.
- The grim setting and sudden deaths of researchers may feel too dark for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy tense mystery and drama set in isolated extreme environments.
The tone is dramatic and suspenseful, with a chilling atmosphere suited for mystery fans.
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Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode I Mytharc Jun 12, 2020
- E2 Episode II Core Jun 19, 2020
- E3 Episode III Core Jun 26, 2020
- E4 Episode IV Mytharc Jul 3, 2020
- E5 Episode V Mytharc Jul 10, 2020
- E6 Episode VI Mytharc Jul 17, 2020
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode VII Mytharc Dec 22, 2022
- E2 Episode VIII Core Dec 22, 2022
- E3 Episode IX Core Dec 22, 2022
- E4 Episode X Core Dec 22, 2022
- E5 Episode XI Mytharc Dec 22, 2022
- E6 Episode XII Mytharc Dec 22, 2022
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode XIII Mytharc Dec 19, 2024
- E2 Episode XIV Core Dec 25, 2024
- E3 Episode XV Core Jan 2, 2025
- E4 Episode XVI Core Jan 9, 2025
- E5 Episode XVII Mytharc Jan 16, 2025
- E6 Episode XVIII Mytharc Jan 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Head (2020)?
Streaming availability details can be found on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is The Head (2020) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy suspenseful mystery and drama set in extreme, isolated locations.
What is the binge duration for The Head (2020)?
Binge duration depends on individual viewing pace across the available episodes.
Are there essential episodes to watch in The Head (2020)?
All episodes contribute to the overarching mystery at the Antarctic research station.
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