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The Best Episodes of Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 1 - America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #1 - America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria

    S1:E1

    Cinematic reconstructions, new analysis and expert interviews shed fresh light on the most famous witch trials of them all in Salem, Massachusetts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 2 - Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 3 - Scotland: The King and the Witches
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Scotland: The King and the Witches

    S1:E3

    The story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 4 - England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #4 - England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade

    S1:E4

    Two self-appointed witch-hunters investigate and torture so-called witches in exchange for money during the turmoil of England’s Civil War.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 5 - Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Sweden: The Legend of Blåkulla

    S1:E5

    An event in Sweden in the 17th Century creates a hysteria driven by terrified parents convinced witches are abducting their children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Witches: Truth Behind the Trials Season 1 Episode 6 - Ireland: Possessed by the Devil
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Ireland: Possessed by the Devil

    S1:E6

    Cinematic reconstruction, analysis and expert interviews tell the story of demonic possession, witch trials, and punishment 18th century Ireland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"America: Salem's Hunts and Hysteria" is the best rated episode of "Witches: Truth Behind the Trials" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Germany: The Witch Hunts Begin".