Witches: Truth Behind the Trials
TV-142024•44m•6.2/10
Documentary
Ratings
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6.2/10(6)
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.
Production
Dash Pictures, Abacus Media Rights, National Geographic
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 29, 2024
Last Aired
October 13, 2024
Networks
National Geographic
Created By
Zal Jones, Maxwell James Clements, Kevin Jarvis
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria
Air date: 2024-09-29
Cinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts.
E2
Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin
Air date: 2024-09-29
Why 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.
E3
Scotland: The King and the Witches
Air date: 2024-10-06
The story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.
E4
England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade
Air date: 2024-10-06
Two self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England’s Civil War.
E5
Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla
Air date: 2024-10-13
An event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children.
E6
Ireland: Possessed by the Devil
Air date: 2024-10-04
Cinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland.
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