Critics: Witches of Essex

Review of Witches of Essex

Critics have shared their thoughts on the program, stating that

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

the programme gestures at the context and deeper motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft but, despite its generous runtime, remains frustratingly superficial
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Author's summary: Critics find Witches of Essex striking but flawed.

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Broadcast Broadcast — 2025-10-15