Japan Synopsis
“The longest night. The coldest truth.”
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 2019–2021 Japan Window
500 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Head sits at position #211.
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The 2020s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Head premiered. 539 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,372 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (70th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.5 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Mystery productions specifically: #145 of 426 (top 34%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Spain |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Languages | Dansk, English, svenska |
| Production Companies | The Mediapro Studio |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 12 |
| Release Date | June 12, 2020 |
| Official Site | www.hulu.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
Who created The Head?
The Head was created by Àlex Pastor, David Pastor.
When did The Head end?
The Head finished its run with its final episode airing on December 22, 2022.