The Serpent is a gripping crime drama that chronicles the real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a ruthless con artist, thief and serial killer who preyed on unsuspecting tourists along the "hippie trail" in Asia during the mid-1970s. With a trail of mysterious murders and disappearances in his wake, Sobhraj becomes the most wanted man in Interpol's history, eluding capture at every turn until a tenacious Dutch diplomat starts closing in on the truth. Based on shocking true events, this eight-part Netflix original series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the twisted mind of a master manipulator who will stop at nothing to maintain his grip on power and control.

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