Witches: Truth Behind the Trials
This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. America: Salem's Hunts and HysteriaCinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts.TV-14CC44minSep 29, 2024
2. Germany: The Witch Hunts BeginWhy are witches mainly women and why were they hunted and tried for an impossible crime? The story of Europe’s early witch trials in Trier.TV-14CC44minSep 29, 2024
3. Scotland: The King and the WitchesThe story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.TV-14CC44minOct 6, 2024
4. England: The Witchfinders' Cruel CrusadeTwo self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England’s Civil War.TV-14CC44minOct 6, 2024
5. Sweden: The Legend of BlåkullaAn event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children.TV-14CC43minOct 13, 2024
6. Ireland: Possessed by the DevilCinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland.TV-14CC44minOct 4, 2024
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Witches: Truth Behind the Trials
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This captivating six-part series brings the era of witches and witch-hunters to life through cinematic reenactments, complemented by insights from leading historians and experts in the field. The show immerses viewers in the historical context, blending expert testimony with vivid storytelling to explore the reality of witch trials.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Daniel Sharp
- Created by
- Zal Jones, Maxwell James Clements, Kevin Jarvis
- Studio
- Dash Pictures, Abacus Media Rights, National Geographic
