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The Head

"You can escape the law not your fate."

7.0
3 seasons
18 episodes
Ended
Mystery
Drama

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:June 12, 2020
Last Aired:January 23, 2025
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
HBO Asia, HBO Max, Max
Created By:
Àlex Pastor, David Pastor

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (3)

Season 1
8.0

Season 1

6 episodes

Aired: 2020

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.

Season 2
7.9

Season 2

6 episodes

Aired: 2022

Season 3
6.8

Season 3

6 episodes

Aired: 2024

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.

Production

The Mediapro Studio