The Head (2020)
2020 – 2025 · TV show · 3 seasons · 18 episodes
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.
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, The Head is streaming on HBO Max. It is available in 57 countries, for example on HBO Max, Viaplay and Canal+. Starring John Lynch, Katharine O'Donnelly, Olivia Morris and Olwen Fouéré. Rated 6.8 on IMDb from 9,907 votes.
- Streams in
- 57 countries · HBO Max (41), Viaplay (6)
- Rank in its year
- #498 · of 791 TV shows from 2020
- IMDb rating
- 6.8/10 · 9,907 votes
Cast
John LynchDr. Arthur Wilde
Katharine O'DonnellyDr. Maggie Mitchell
Olivia MorrisRachel Russo
Olwen FouéréLauren
Alexandre WillaumeJohan Berg
Tomohisa YamashitaAki
Ben CuraLiam Ruddock
Moe DunfordAlec Kurtz
Richard SammelErik Osterland
Josefin NeldénAmyEpisodes
1. Episode XIII19 December 2024 · 52 minIn 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.★ 7.4
2. Episode XIV26 December 2024 · 52 minAfter 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.★ 6.7
3. Episode XV2 January 2025 · 52 minDistrust mounts as the base's supplies continue to be tampered with. At Portlaoise, Arthur receives a letter from the anonymous admirer "XX."★ 6.7
4. Episode XVI9 January 2025 · 52 minThe participants suddenly get sick just as the computers are infected with ransomware. Arthur does Patrick's dirty work in exchange for a cellphone.★ 6.6
5. Episode XVII16 January 2025 · 52 minAfter a forceful seizure of power, the subjects attempt to escape the facility. At Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.★ 6.8
6. Episode XVIII23 January 2025 · 52 minAfter Maggie helps Rachel successfully deliver her baby, the killer strikes again -- and XX's identity is revealed.★ 6.7
