The Head
- Mystery
- Drama
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.
The Head is a mystery-drama series set at an isolated Antarctic research station where a team of scientists faces a deadly crisis during the long polar winter. The show premiered on HBO Max in June 2020 and ran for three seasons before ending. Viewers looking for a tense, atmospheric thriller with high stakes and scientific intrigue will find it here.
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Alexandre WillaumeJohan Berg
Katharine O'DonnellyMaggie Mitchell
John LynchArthur Wilde
Richard SammelErik Osterland
Laura BachAnnika Lundqvist
Álvaro MorteRamón Lazaro
Tomohisa YamashitaAki Kobayashi
Sandra AndreisEbba Ullman
Chris ReilleyNils Hedlund
Mònica LópezAstrid Casado
Hannes FohlinGus
Andreas Rothlin-SvenssonMicke Karlsson
Olivia MorrisRachel Russo
Moe DunfordAlec Kurtz
Josefin NeldénAmy
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Seasons
3 seasons
Episodes · Season 3
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode XIII | 2024-12-19 | 57m | 7.0 |
| 02 | Episode XIV | 2024-12-25 | 49m | 6.0 |
| 03 | Episode XV | 2025-01-02 | 50m | 6.5 |
| 04 | Episode XVI | 2025-01-09 | 53m | 7.0 |
| 05 | Episode XVII | 2025-01-16 | 45m | 7.7 |
| 06 | Episode XVIII | 2025-01-23 | 56m | 6.7 |
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Is The Head renewed or cancelled?
The Head has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Head — frequently asked
When did The Head premiere and where can I watch it?
The Head premiered on June 12, 2020 on HBO Max. All three seasons are available to stream on the platform.
How many seasons does The Head have?
The series consists of three complete seasons. The show has ended and no additional seasons are planned.
What is The Head about?
The series follows a team of scientists at the Polaris VI research station in Antarctica during the brutal six-month winter darkness. When members of the team begin dying mysteriously, biologist Arthur Wilde and his colleagues must uncover the truth behind the deaths while isolated from the outside world.
Is The Head still ongoing?
No, The Head has ended after three seasons. The complete series is finished and available to watch in full.
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