Critics' Review: Witches of Essex
A critic stated that the story was "poignant and striking" as it depicted "state-sanctioned violence and misogyny", but noted that it "could have done without the cheap gags".
“It made for a poignant and striking story of state-sanctioned violence and misogyny that could have done without the cheap gags”
Another critic mentioned that the programme "gestures at the context and deeper motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft" but found it "frustratingly superficial" despite its long runtime.
Author's summary: Critics found the story poignant but flawed.
- The story depicted state-sanctioned violence and misogyny.
- Critics found the programme to be superficial despite its long runtime.