Critics' Review: Witches of Essex
A critic stated that the story was "poignant and striking" as it portrayed 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 criticism was that the programme only superficially explored the context and motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft, despite its lengthy runtime.
Author's summary: Critics found the story poignant but flawed.
- The story portrayed state-sanctioned violence and misogyny.
- Critics found the inclusion of "cheap gags" to be unnecessary.
- The programme lacked depth in exploring the context and motivations behind the history of witchcraft accusations.