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 program only touched on the context and deeper motivations behind the history of women being accused of witchcraft, but remained "frustratingly superficial" despite its lengthy runtime.
Author's summary: Critics found the story poignant but flawed.
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