The Head
As the long Antarctic winter falls, most of the staff evacuate the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station. A small team stays on to continue their innovative research, a crucial part in the fight against climate change, led by renowned biologist Arthur Wilde (John Lynch). But when spring comes, summer commander Johan Berg (Alexander Willaume) returns to find the entire team are either dead or missing. A killer is on the loose and Annika (Laura Bach), Johan's wife, is missing. If he wants to find her alive, he will have to trust Maggie (Katharine O'Donnelly), the young doctor who is traumatized and apparently the sole survivor from the group.
- 2020-2025
- 3 seasons
- HBO Max
- Drama, Horror, Suspense
- TV-MA
As the long Antarctic winter falls, most of the staff evacuate the Polaris VI Antarctic Research Station. A small team stays on to continue their innovative research, a crucial part in the fight against climate change, led by renowned biologist Arthur Wilde (John Lynch). But when spring comes, summer commander Johan Berg (Alexander Willaume) returns to find the entire team are either dead or missing. A killer is on the loose and Annika (Laura Bach), Johan's wife, is missing. If he wants to find her alive, he will have to trust Maggie (Katharine O'Donnelly), the young doctor who is traumatized and apparently the sole survivor from the group.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
Episode XIII
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
In 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.
Episode 1
Episode XIII
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
In 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.
Episode 2
Episode XIV
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
A team member is stung by a scorpion, leading to suspicions of sabotage at the base. Two years prior, Arthur faces challenges in gaining respect while incarcerated.
Episode 3
Episode XV
Thu, Jan 2, 2025
Base's supplies are sabotaged. At Portlaoise, Arthur gets a letter from a secret admirer "XX". Distrust mounts over the tampering.
Episode 4
Episode XVI
Thu, Jan 9, 2025
The participants suddenly get sick just as the computers are infected with ransomware. Arthur does Patrick's dirty work in exchange for a cellphone.
Episode 5
Episode XVII
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
After a forceful seizure of power, the subjects attempt to escape the facility. At Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.
Episode 6
Episode XVIII
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
After Maggie helps Rachel successfully deliver her baby, the killer strikes again and XX's identity is revealed.
