Critics: Witches of Essex
A critic stated that the story was "poignant and striking" but had unnecessary humor.
It made for a poignant and striking story of state-sanctioned violence and misogyny that could have done without the cheap gags
Another criticism was that the program lacked depth in exploring the context and motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft.
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
Author's summary: Critics found the story poignant but flawed.