Critics: Witches of Essex

Critics' Review: Witches of Essex

A critic stated that the story was "poignant and striking" as it highlighted state-sanctioned violence and misogyny.

It made for a poignant and striking story of state-sanctioned violence and misogyny that could have done without the cheap gags

However, the programme was found to be "frustratingly superficial" despite its long runtime, only briefly touching on the context and motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft.

Author's summary: Critics found the story poignant but superficial.

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Broadcast Broadcast — 2025-10-15

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