The sixth episode of ‘The Essex Serpent,’ titled ‘Surfacing,’ concludes the tumultuous storylines of Cora, Martha, Luke, and Will, with the protagonists ultimately rising above the inhibitions that have held them back. Cora strives to find solace as Martha abandons her to work for a higher cause. However, Stella’s deteriorating condition alters the dynamics between the friends, resulting in a gratifying conclusion. Cora’s search for the mythical serpent, meanwhile, comes to an end. Here’s everything you need to know about ‘The Essex Serpent’ episode 6 if you want to discover more about the finale’s happenings! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Recap of The Essex Serpent Episode 6

The finale of ‘The Essex Serpent,’ titled ‘Surfacing,’ begins with Cora waking up after ruining her room the night before. She writes Stella a letter after learning about her friend’s TB from Luke. Cora, on the other hand, is hesitant to return to Aldwinter to meet Stella. Frankie interrupts her, informing Cora that Martha has left. Meanwhile, Stella requests that Will persuade Cora to return to Aldwinter. Cora receives a letter from Will after cleaning up her house. Stella’s worsening health and wish to see Cora are explained by him.

Spencer is looking after Luke after he was mugged and injured in an alley. Luke, on the other hand, is resentful and asks Spencer to go. Luke is unsure if he will be able to do surgery again. Meanwhile, Martha goes to the slums and meets Sati and Nev. She learns that Spencer has promised to repair the siblings’ building’s problems. Martha, on the other hand, emphasizes that they must improve the entire slum, not just themselves.

Spencer notifies Cora of Luke’s condition, and she pays him a visit to cheer him up. Cora invites Luke to live with her as a friend. Luke, on the other hand, declines since he loves Cora and does not want to be in a tough situation. As a result, their chat concludes on a bad tone. Later, Martha pays a visit to Cora, and the two settle their disputes. Cora is encouraged by Martha to get some company. Cora makes the decision to visit Stella in Aldwinter. Cora and Will go on a walk and talk about their feelings about love. Will’s feelings for Stella are preventing him from reconciling with Cora.

Meanwhile, Stella requests that Frankie push her into the sea so she can die gently. Will, however, dives into the sea and saves Stella after learning of the situation. Stella and Will see a bizarre monster that resembles the serpent while underwater. Stella dies soon after, leaving Will distraught. Cora decides to leave Aldwinter and move on with her life. The last scenes of the episode show Cora’s life six months after Stella’s death.

Will and Cora End Up Together in The Essex Serpent Finale?

Cora is working on another dig six months after Stella’s death. She has moved out from London to become a paleontology professor in Essex. Luke writes her a letter in which he expresses his longing for Cora. Luke tells that he has finally found satisfaction in his career and has accepted a position as a professor at the medical school. Luke concludes his letter by asking Cora if she has heard from Will.

Meanwhile, Will remains in Aldwinter, caring for his two children. He is moved when he receives a letter from Cora. He does, however, add the letter to the pile of letters Cora has sent him. As a result, it is clear that Will is still grieving Stella’s death and has not moved on. Cora finishes her task and returns home in the last moments. Will walks near her, which surprises her. Will and Cora eventually reconcile and share a passionate kiss.

Will and Cora walk into the distance together at the end of the series. Their passionate gazes and warm hug prove that the two have come to terms with their past. Will has finally come to terms with Stella’s loss, and Cora has moved on from her terrible marriage. As a result, Will and Cora are finally ready to design their respective paths.

Is the Essex Serpent a real creature? Is Cora able to locate the Serpent?

Cora is drawn to the small village in Essex by the mystery surrounding the mythical serpent that plagues the town of Aldwinter. The mystery deepens as the events unfold, and the presence of an evil power is sensed in the community. The deaths of Gracie and Cracknell convince the villagers that the serpent is attacking them and that Cora is drawing the creature. Cora leaves the village as a result of the occurrences. However, when Cora returns to Aldwinter to see Stella, she discovers the truth about the serpent.

After Stella appears to see the serpent, a massive whale washes up on the beach. The villagers witness the dead whale and rejoice in the beast’s death, believing that the serpent has died. As a result, it is clear that the Essex serpent was a fable. The presence of the whale generated the unusual patterns in the marine currents. The villagers mistaken the whale for the serpent and blamed it for the town’s misfortunes, which were purely accidental.

Stella’s journey comes to an end when the truth about the serpent is revealed, and she moves on to other things. Meanwhile, peace has been restored in Aldwinter, and the residents have resumed their normal lives. The series deals with the dread of the unknown through the hysteria around the serpent story, as the villagers lack the ability to make a sensible conclusion from the town’s terrible fatalities. In the end, the serpent is merely a legend.