The Head
“You can escape the law not your fate.”
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.
Details
First Aired: 6/12/2020
Languages: Danish, English, Swedish
Created by: Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
Type: Scripted
Production
HBO Asia
HBO Max
MaxCompanies: The Mediapro Studio
Countries: Spain
Where to watch · US
Videos
Seasons
Season 1
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
Season 3
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.
