Critics' Review: Witches of Essex
A critic stated that the story was "poignant and striking" in its portrayal of 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 program "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 striking but flawed.